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[səˈsaɪ.ɪ.tɫ̩] · adjective
Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc..
While H5N1 flu is obviously lethal, some milder flus pose a greater societal threat, Professor Mathews says.
But his real legacy, which has touched each of us more than we will likely ever know, centers around a rather simple notion of spontaneous order of societal development.
"It would also bring huge societal and economic benefits to all the regions of Britain, not just to London - helping the Government with its 'levelling up' agenda."
Use societal when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Societal means Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc..
Common synonyms include social.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
While H5N1 flu is obviously lethal, some milder flus pose a greater societal threat, Professor Mathews says.
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