civic

Civic derives from the Latin civicus, meaning of a city or of citizens. The term functions as both an adjective and a noun in many languages to describe public life, the duties and rights of citizens, and the relationship between a community and its government. In politics and urban planning, civic matters relate to public institutions, civic participation, and the infrastructure that supports a functioning society. The word appears in phrases such as civic duty, civic engagement, and civic infrastructure.

Honda Civic refers to a line of compact cars produced by the Japanese manufacturer Honda since 1972. The model has been offered in multiple generations and body styles, commonly including a sedan and a hatchback, with additional variants such as performance-oriented models and hybrids. The Civic is recognized for its efficiency, practicality, and broad appeal across global markets, contributing to Honda’s reputation in the compact-car segment and influencing trends in automotive design and engineering.

Beyond vehicles, the term civic is used to describe things related to cities and citizens, including civic architecture, civic centers, and other institutions that serve the public realm. In education, civics is the study of government, political participation, and citizen rights and responsibilities. The concept also underpins discussions about governance, public policy, and the duties of individuals within a democracy.