1. A community of people, as of a state, nation, or locality, with common cultures, traditions, and interests.
civil society. The political body of a state or nation; the body politic.
2. An association or company of persons (usu. unincorporated) united by mutual consent, to deliberate, determine, and act jointly for a common purpose; ORGANIZATION(1). [Cases: Associations
1. C.J.S. Associations §§ 2–3, 8.]
3. The general love, affection, and companionship that family members share with one another.