Society

Quick meaning: Society is a noun meaning (countable) A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

Meaning

(countable) A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

More Meanings

1. (countable) A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.
2. (countable) The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.
3. (uncountable) Companionship or association with one's fellows; friendly or intimate intercourse.
4. (uncountable) The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.
5. (uncountable) High society.
6. (countable, law) A number of people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act toward a common goal.

Example Sentences

The society of friends is one of life's great joys.

The gap between Western and Eastern societies seems to be narrowing.

It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.

This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.

Word Forms

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Synonyms for society

Depending on context, synonyms include order, fellowship, club, companionship, company, gild.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include club, company, fellowship, comradeship, guild, companionship.

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