non-civic
|non-civ-ic|
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/nɒn ˈsɪvɪk/
not related to civic duties
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-civic' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'civic', which comes from Latin 'civicus', meaning 'relating to a citizen'.
Historical Evolution
'civicus' transformed into the English word 'civic', and with the addition of the prefix 'non-', it became 'non-civic'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'civic' meant 'relating to a citizen', and 'non-civic' evolved to mean 'not relating to a citizen or civic duties'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not related to or concerned with the duties or activities of people in relation to their town, city, or local area.
The organization focuses on non-civic issues such as environmental conservation.
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Last updated: 2025/07/03 13:50