zivilgesellschaftlich
Translation
civil society (adj.), civic
Examples
Zivilgesellschaftlicher Protest ist wichtig für die Demokratie.
Civil society protest is important for democracy.
Er engagiert sich in einer zivilgesellschaftlichen Organisation.
He is involved in a civil society organisation.
Grammar Patterns
((+ noun)) An adjective preceding a noun. The ending changes based on case, gender, and number. Zivilgesellschaftlicher Protest ist wichtig.
Similar Words
Synonyms: civic, public; Antonyms: state-run, governmental
Etymology
Composed of 'zivil' (civil), 'Gesellschaft' (society), and the adjective-forming suffix '-lich'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'society of civilians', which acts independently of the state.