+**Civil society** is the sphere where individuals and groups voluntarily come together, separate from the state and market. It is the heartbeat of [Collective action](/wiki/collective_action), where people form diverse associations, from charities to [Non-governmental organizations](/wiki/non_governmental_organizations), to pursue shared interests and shape public life.
+## See also
+- [Civic engagement](/wiki/civic_engagement)
+- [Democracy](/wiki/democracy)
+- [Community](/wiki/community)
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