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civil societyThe aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪvəl səˈsaɪəti/

Example Sentences

  • The NGO is an important part of civil society that fights for environmental protection.
  • My grandmother joined civil society by starting a neighborhood watch group to catch cookie thieves.
  • Civil society organizations often bridge the gap between government and citizens.

civil society

NOUN

[/ˈsɪvəl səˈsaɪəti/]

The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens

The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens
💡 Concept

The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens

Civil society brings variety, transforming anxiety into hope!
🎵 Rhyme

Civil society brings variety, transforming anxiety into hope!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsɪvəl səˈsaɪəti/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsɪvəl səˈsaɪəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootcivil

🎵Rhyme

varietyanxietypropriety
variety
anxiety
propriety

🔗Collocations

strengthen civil society
civil society organization
vibrant civil society
civil society participation
civil society activist

📝Examples

The NGO is an important part of civil society that fights for environmental protection.

😄 Fun example

My grandmother joined civil society by starting a neighborhood watch group to catch cookie thieves.

Civil society organizations often bridge the gap between government and citizens.

😄 Fun example

The internet has revolutionized how civil society organizes protests and bake sales.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

civic communitycitizenrypublic spheresocial movement

Antonyms

government sectorstate apparatus

Related

democracyNGOactivismcitizenshipcommunity

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