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Κοινωνία των πολιτών
The collective of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest the will and interests of the citizens. It includes groups like charities, community groups, and academic institutions. Civil society acts as a counterbalance to the power of the state and the market.
Examples in context
Η κοινωνία των πολιτών έχει μεγάλη δύναμη.
Civil society has great power.
Οι οργανώσεις ανήκουν στην κοινωνία των πολιτών.
The organizations belong to civil society.
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