civicbetterment
nounUK /ˌsɪvɪk ˈbɛtəmənt/
US /ˌsɪvɪk ˈbɛtərmənt/
Making a town or city a nicer place for everyone to live.
The new park was a civicbetterment project that gave families a safe place to play.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Work done to fix up shared public spaces like parks and libraries.
Painting the old library was a civicbetterment effort led by students.
3. Actions by a group to make life better for all people in a community.
The club focused on civicbetterment by organizing a free health fair.
4. Improvements to public services such as roads, schools, and safety.
Better streetlights were a civicbetterment that made walking at night safer.