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civics

[siv-iks] / ˈsɪv ɪks /


NOUN
social studies
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It was like a civics revision lesson in one of the great cradles of democracy.

From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026

To ensure that these men and women exist and thrive, we need to strengthen our educational system’s civics instruction and historical literacy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

This week, in fact, New York Times columnist Frank Bruni hailed the second season currently unfolding over a 15-hour shift on Independence Day, calling it a civics lesson.

From Salon • Feb. 26, 2026

Student leaders see their protests as a civics lesson in action.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 16, 2026

Jean Louise paid no attention to her English teacher, and fifty anxious minutes later was stopped by Henry on the way to her civics class.

From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee




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