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civics

/ˈsɪvɪks/

Meanings
noun
The study of good citizenship and proper membership in a community.

Examples :

"In school, we learn civics to understand our rights and responsibilities as citizens. "
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Related Words

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learn noun

/lɜːn/ /lɝn/

The act of learning something

"My son's math learn is very important for his future. "

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proper noun

/ˈpɹɔp.ə/ /ˈpɹɒp.ə(ɹ)/ /ˈpɹɑ.pɚ/

Something set apart for a special use.

"The school's library is the proper for quiet study. "

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school noun

/skuːl/

(collective) A group of fish or a group of marine mammals such as porpoises, dolphins, or whales.

"The divers encountered a huge school of mackerel."

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understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

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citizenship noun

/ˈsɪtɪzənʃɪp/ /ˈsɪtɪzənˌʃɪp/

The status of being a citizen, in its various senses.

"My new citizenship in this country allows me to vote in elections. "

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membership noun

/ˈmɛmbərʃɪp/ /ˈmɛmbr̩ʃɪp/

The state of being a member of a group or organization.

"He has memberships in clubs in three cities."

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community noun

/k(ə)ˈmjunəti/ /kəˈmjuːnɪti/

A group sharing a common understanding, and often the same language, law, manners, and/or tradition.

"The school community celebrated the end-of-year festival together. "

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rights noun

/ɹaɪts/

That which complies with justice, law or reason.

"Citizens have the right to vote in elections. "

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good adjective

/ɡʊ(d)/ [ɡɪ̈d]

(of people)

"My neighbor is a very good person. "

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citizens noun

/ˈsɪt.ɪ.zənz/

A resident of a city or town, especially one with legally-recognized rights or duties.

"The citizens of our town voted for a new mayor in the election. "

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responsibilities noun

/rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪlətiz/ /rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlətiz/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

"Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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study verb

/ˈstʌdi/

(usually academic) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

"I need to study my biology notes."