anticivic
|an-ti-civ-ic|
/ˌæn.tɪˈsɪv.ɪk/
against civic duties/interest
Etymology
'anticivic' originates from a combination of Greek and Latin elements: Greek 'anti-' meaning 'against' and Latin 'civicus' (from 'civis') meaning 'citizen' or 'of a citizen'.
'anti-' (Greek antí-) + 'civic' (from Latin 'civicus' via Old French/Medieval Latin) were combined in Modern English to form the compound adjective 'anticivic'.
Initially a straightforward compound meaning 'against citizens' or 'against civic matters', it has come to be used more specifically for actions or attitudes that oppose civic duties or damage civic institutions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
opposed to civic duties, public responsibilities, or the interests of the local community; acting against civic life.
The group's anticivic tactics—boycotting local services and encouraging vandalism—alienated many residents.
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Adjective 2
damaging or harmful to civic institutions, norms, or public order; undermining public trust or civic processes.
Spreading false information about elections is an anticivic act that weakens democratic processes.
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Last updated: 2025/08/29 04:17