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I was chatting with a partner and used word "citizenry" to mean "activities of a citizen, such as voting, showing up to community meetings, talking to representatives". Dictionary define it differently, of course (the citizens of a place regarded collectively).

I am looking for a word that encompasses activities of citizens that are available to make community a better place. Does it even exist?

PS: my native tongue is Russian, was taught british english in school.

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I was chatting with a partner and used word "citizenry" to mean "activities of a citizen, such as voting, showing up to community meetings, talking to representatives". Dictionary define it differently, of course (the citizens of a place regarded collectively).

I am looking for a word that encompasses activities of citizens that are available to make community a better place. Does it even exist?

PS: my native tongue is Russian, was taught british english in school.

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I am looking for a word that encompasses activities of citizens that are available to make community a better place. Does it even exist?

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The most common phrases for this concept are "civic duties," "civic responsibilities," or "civic engagement."

To say that something is a civic duty can imply that the actions are mandated by the government--mandatory jury service, taxation or mandatory voting, to name a few examples.

To say that something is a civic responsibility doesn't imply as strongly that the actions are mandatory, but does imply that a good citizen should do those things.

Civic engagement indicates that person is actively engaged in working for the good of the community, whether that's political or not.

Edited to add: This terminology is from an American/American English perspective--see Michael Harvey's excellent comment.

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  Katy, I maybe should point out that the idea of 'civic duty' being mandated by law is a specifically American one, meaning the responsibilities of citizens to their country - such as obeying the law, paying taxes, in some states keeping the sidewalk outside one's house free from snow - the benefits of the citizen-government relationship being a two-way street. In Britain, the concept seems more like what you call 'civic responsibilities' - voting, not littering, reporting crime, etc. Jury service, if one is selected, is compulsory.
  
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The most common phrases for this concept are "civic duties," "civic responsibilities," or "civic engagement."

To say that something is a civic duty can imply that the actions are mandated by the government--mandatory jury service, taxation or mandatory voting, to name a few examples.

To say that something is a civic responsibility doesn't imply as strongly that the actions are mandatory, but does imply that a good citizen should do those things.

Civic engagement indicates that person is actively engaged in working for the good of the community, whether that's political or not.

Edited to add: This terminology is from an American/American English perspective--see Michael Harvey's excellent comment.

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  Katy, I maybe should point out that the idea of 'civic duty' being mandated by law is a specifically American one, meaning the responsibilities of citizens to their country - such as obeying the law, paying taxes, in some states keeping the sidewalk outside one's house free from snow - the benefits of the citizen-government relationship being a two-way street. In Britain, the concept seems more like what you call 'civic responsibilities' - voting, not littering, reporting crime, etc. Jury service, if one is selected, is compulsory.
  
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  @MichaelHarvey Very interesting, and good to know! I've put a note in my answer.
  
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The most common phrases for this concept are "civic duties," "civic responsibilities," or "civic engagement."

To say that something is a civic duty can imply that the actions are mandated by the government--mandatory jury service, taxation or mandatory voting, to name a few examples.

To say that something is a civic responsibility doesn't imply as strongly that the actions are mandatory, but does imply that a good citizen should do those things.

Civic engagement indicates that person is actively engaged in working for the good of the community, whether that's political or not.

Edited to add: This terminology is from an American/American English perspective--see Michael Harvey's excellent comment.

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answered 8 hours ago

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  Katy, I maybe should point out that the idea of 'civic duty' being mandated by law is a specifically American one, meaning the responsibilities of citizens to their country - such as obeying the law, paying taxes, in some states keeping the sidewalk outside one's house free from snow - the benefits of the citizen-government relationship being a two-way street. In Britain, the concept seems more like what you call 'civic responsibilities' - voting, not littering, reporting crime, etc. Jury service, if one is selected, is compulsory.
  
  – Michael Harvey
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  @MichaelHarvey Very interesting, and good to know! I've put a note in my answer.
  
  – Katy
  4 hours ago
  

  
  
  
  

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The most common phrases for this concept are "civic duties," "civic responsibilities," or "civic engagement."

To say that something is a civic duty can imply that the actions are mandated by the government--mandatory jury service, taxation or mandatory voting, to name a few examples.

To say that something is a civic responsibility doesn't imply as strongly that the actions are mandatory, but does imply that a good citizen should do those things.

Civic engagement indicates that person is actively engaged in working for the good of the community, whether that's political or not.

Edited to add: This terminology is from an American/American English perspective--see Michael Harvey's excellent comment.

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