civil society
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
But his book focuses on the vital role We the People—specifically civil society groups and activism—play in the work of making a more perfect Union.
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
The prime minister's intervention followed mounting pressure from protesters and civil society groups demanding education reform.
From Barron's ● Jul. 24, 2026
His nomination has been welcomed by both civil society and the military.
From BBC ● Jul. 22, 2026
Platner said the online comments and his relations with Fifield came during a “very dark period” when he was struggling with his re-entry into civil society.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 10, 2026
What this country needs is an active civil society.
From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
