Civil society,

Definition of Civil society:

1. Society considered as a community of citizens linked by common interests and collective activity.

2. Incorporated association, charitable trust, foundation, society, etc., that is operated as a non-profit organization. If any profit is earned by a civil society, it can be saved or spent but cannot be distributed among its founders, members, trustees, etc. Also called friendly society.

How to use Civil society in a sentence?

1. The corrosive impact of fear on politics and civil society.