civil society

noun

1. the elements such as freedom of speech, an independent judiciary, etc, that make up a democratic society

Example Sentences

Compared with neighbors Myanmar, Vietnam, and Laos, Cambodia appears to have a blossoming civil society.

From The Daily Beast

Strangio is at his best when exposing what appears to be a flourishing civil society in Cambodia.

From The Daily Beast

An attack on journalists anywhere is an attack on civil society everywhere.

From The Daily Beast

Better, she says, to use local Muslim leaders and others in civil society to criticize militant arguments.

From The Daily Beast

Nor, however, did it opt for opening a dialogue with the civil society.

From The Daily Beast

Distinct from the organization of the Church, but also under Christ, is the constitution of civil society.

From Project Gutenberg

These various duties of the members of civil society are proper matter of solemn Covenant engagement.

From Project Gutenberg

Would it be cruel to cut off children from the privileges of civil society because of their feebleness?

From Project Gutenberg

They had been educated in the same religion and the same civil society.

From Project Gutenberg

Only those who fear God are the true friends of civil society.

From Project Gutenberg