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civil organizations

[ˈsɪvəl ˌɔrgənɪˈzeɪʃənz]
nounpl: civil organizations
organizações da sociedade civil
1. Non-governmental, non-profit groups formed by citizens to address social, environmental, or political issues
Civil organizations play a crucial role in advocating for human rights.
As organizações da sociedade civil desempenham um papel crucial na defesa dos direitos humanos.
2. Voluntary associations independent from government and business that serve the public interest
Many civil organizations work on environmental conservation projects.
Muitas organizações da sociedade civil trabalham em projetos de conservação ambiental.
Synonyms
NGOs (non-governmental organizations)civil society organizationsnon-profit organizationscommunity organizationsgrassroots organizations
Antonyms
government agenciesfor-profit corporationsprivate enterprises

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
organizações da sociedade civil (OSC)
Most common term in Brazil
Brazil
entidades civis
Alternative formal term
Portugal
organizações da sociedade civil
Standard term in Portugal
Portugal
associações cívicas
More traditional Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

third sector (referring to the civil society sector distinct from government and business)
civil society at work
grassroots movement
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