🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

नागरिक केंद्र

Pronunciation / Transliteration: nāgarik kendra

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Civic center/ˈsɪv.ɪk ˌsɛn.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #4500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"सामुदायिक कार्यक्रम नए नागरिक केंद्र में आयोजित किया जाता है।"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A central area or complex of buildings in a city or town dedicated to municipal offices, cultural events, and community activities.

    "The city council meetings and local art exhibitions are held at the downtown civic center."
  2. 2

    A public building or facility providing recreational, social, and educational services for the local community.

    "Residents gathered at the civic center to attend the weekend farmers market and youth sports sign-ups."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'civic' derives from the Latin 'civis' meaning citizen, entering English in the 16th century via French. 'Center' traces back through Latin 'centrum' from Greek 'kentron' (sharp point, center of a circle). Combined in the 20th century, the compound refers to a central municipal location designated for community activities and government functions.

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