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Relating to civil society; supported by citizens and non-governmental organizations. Use as an adjective is grammatically unusual; instead, the adjective 'zivilgesellschaftlich' (civil-society / civic) is used.
Ihr Engagement ist rein zivilgesellschaft und erhält keine staatliche Unterstützung.
Her involvement is purely civil-society based and receives no state support.
The word 'Zivilgesellschaft' (civil society) is a noun and is not used as an adjective. It is a common mistake to place it directly before another noun.
Die Zivilgesellschaft spielt eine wichtige Rolle in einer Demokratie.
Civil society plays an important role in a democracy.
To describe something as belonging to civil society, you use the adjective 'zivilgesellschaftlich' (civil-society / civic). It is declined like a normal adjective.
Er ist in vielen zivilgesellschaftlichen Projekten aktiv.
He is active in many civil-society projects.
The noun 'die Zivilgesellschaft' (civil society) is composed of 'zivil' (civil / civic) and 'Gesellschaft' (society). It refers to the part of society made up of citizens and their non-governmental organizations.
Freiwillige Feuerwehren sind ein Teil der Zivilgesellschaft.
Volunteer fire departments are part of civil society.
state / public
'staatlich' and 'die Zivilgesellschaft' are opposites when you ask who supports or organizes something. 'staatlich' means: from the state, through authorities or public institutions. 'Zivilgesellschaft' means people, associations, and organizations outside the state that advocate for a topic. As an adjective, you normally say 'zivilgesellschaftlich', not simply 'Zivilgesellschaft'. So the contrast is: state or public action comes from official bodies, while civil-society action comes from citizens and non-governmental groups.
Nach der Flut hat die Zivilgesellschaft schnell Hilfe für die Familien organisiert.
After the flood, civil society quickly organized help for the families.
Bei dem Projekt arbeiten eine staatliche Behörde und mehrere Vereine zusammen.
A government agency and several associations are working together on the project.