civics
noun
civ·ics ˈsi-viks 
plural in form but singular or plural in construction
: a social science dealing with the rights and duties of citizens
Example Sentences
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Carson Burton, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 During his 26 years at the school, Zapler has taught philosophy, religions of the East, sophomore team history, psychology, civics, U.S. history and world history. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2022 Young Americans deserve a rigorous understanding of civics and American history. CNN, 30 Apr. 2021 The State Board of Education willvote on the new Holocaust standards at its July 14 meeting, when it is also scheduled to take up revised civics standards. Leslie Postal, orlandosentinel.com, 1 July 2021 The transgender health care law made for a painful civics lesson. New York Times, 8 May 2022 And the ongoing debate highlights a civics lesson: The U.S. gives most responsibility for public health measures to states. Sam Whitehead And Julie Appleby, CNN, 21 Apr. 2022 According to The Tampa Bay Times, Hillsdale has helped DeSantis with his efforts to reshape the Florida education system, participating in textbook reviews and a reform of the state’s civics-education standards. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 But an education in civics seems to have a more concrete aim: to teach an appreciation for our country and to encourage patriotism. John Agresto, National Review, 1 May 2022 See More
Carson Burton, Variety, 1 Sep. 2022 During his 26 years at the school, Zapler has taught philosophy, religions of the East, sophomore team history, psychology, civics, U.S. history and world history. Myrna Petlicki, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2022 Young Americans deserve a rigorous understanding of civics and American history. CNN, 30 Apr. 2021 The State Board of Education willvote on the new Holocaust standards at its July 14 meeting, when it is also scheduled to take up revised civics standards. Leslie Postal, orlandosentinel.com, 1 July 2021 The transgender health care law made for a painful civics lesson. New York Times, 8 May 2022 And the ongoing debate highlights a civics lesson: The U.S. gives most responsibility for public health measures to states. Sam Whitehead And Julie Appleby, CNN, 21 Apr. 2022 According to The Tampa Bay Times, Hillsdale has helped DeSantis with his efforts to reshape the Florida education system, participating in textbook reviews and a reform of the state’s civics-education standards. New York Times, 3 Aug. 2022 But an education in civics seems to have a more concrete aim: to teach an appreciation for our country and to encourage patriotism. John Agresto, National Review, 1 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1885, in the meaning defined above
Kids Definition
civics
noun
civ·ics ˈsi-viks
: the study of the rights and duties of citizens and of how government works