the part of society that consists of organizations and institutions that help and look after people, their health, and their rights. It does not include the government or the family.
Synonyms and related words
Culture, society and civilization
advanced
civilisation
civilise
civil society
noun countable/uncountable
US
Word Forms
singular
civil society
plural
civil societies
DEFINITIONS1
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the part of society that consists of organizations and institutions that help and take care of people, their health, and their rights. It does not include the government or the family.