Civisms

/ˈsɪvɪzəmz/ noun

Definition

Plural of civism; multiple instances or expressions of devotion to citizenship and civic responsibility.

Etymology

Simple plural of 'civism,' formed by adding '-s.' Both singular and plural maintain the Latin root 'civis' (citizen) with the '-ism' suffix.

Kelly Says

The fact that we pluralize 'civism' suggests different communities might practice it in different ways—one town's 'civism' might emphasize volunteering, another's might focus on political participation.

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