# Civ vs civic

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### Civ
*name · frequency rank #20,882*
Civilization, a turn-based strategy video game from 1991 (and various sequels) in which the player attempts to build and maintain an empire throughout history.

### civic
*adjective · IPA /ˈsɪvɪk/ · frequency rank #7,107*
Of, relating to, or belonging to a city, a citizen, or citizenship; municipal or civil.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/vs/civ-vs-civic