This is the category of the groups operating within the civil and civic field, understood here in the sense of the pursuit of the common good within the scope regarding the whole community, outside the institutional bodies and channels.
"Civil tends to emphasize respect for autonomy, fairness, and a sense of justice" (civil rights). "Civic tends to be more mindful of the forging, through deliberative and communal activities, of a sense of common purpose" (civic duty).
Source: https://forum.wordreference.com/threads/civic-civil-civically-citizenry-citizen-municipal-and-so-on.204223/post-1278820
