A philosophy or practice that emphasizes the importance of civic duties and responsibilities of citizens to their community.
From civic + -ism (suffix denoting a system, practice, or principle). This is a modern formation combining the Latin civicus with the -ism suffix that became productive in English from the 16th century onward.
Civicism is relatively rare compared to words like patriotism or nationalism, but it focuses on the duties you owe your actual community rather than your nation—it's more about your neighbors than your flag.
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