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Definitions

civics

[siv-iks] / ˈsɪv ɪks /
NOUN
political science
Synonyms
WEAK
art of the possible governance government poli-sci political theory politics realpolitik statesmanship
NOUN
politics
Synonyms
STRONGEST
campaigning government
STRONG
backroom electioneering jungle legislature polity statecraft zoo
WEAK
affairs of state domestic affairs foreign affairs government policy hat in the ring internal affairs matters of state political science smoke-filled room stateship
NOUN
social studies
Synonyms
WEAK
geography government history sociology

Example Sentences

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Sounds like a good civics lesson for their students.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026

Businesses should view civics as a talent strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 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

Then, I remember from civics class that storm winds will break glass.

From "Ninth Ward" by Jewell Parker Rhodes

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.