citizen engagement
/ˈsɪtɪzən ɛnˈɡeɪdʒmənt/ · cit·i·zen en·gage·ment
noun
- The process or practice of involving ordinary people in the planning, decision‑making, and implementation of public policies or community projects. The city council launched a citizen engagement campaign to gather input on the new park design.
- Specific activities, programs, or initiatives that encourage or facilitate such participation. Town‑hall meetings, online surveys, and neighborhood workshops are common forms of citizen engagement.
Synonyms
public participationcivic involvementcommunity involvementcivic engagementcitizen participationgrassroots involvementpublic involvementcivic activism
Antonyms
Did you know? The term "citizen engagement" gained prominence in the 1990s as NGOs and governments sought to move beyond mere voting to more continuous, collaborative forms of public involvement.