society

word

/səˈsaɪəti/
suh-SY-uh-dee
/səsˈaɪəti/
suh-SY-uh-tee

Definition

Society is people in general living together in communities, with shared systems, rules, and culture. It can also mean a particular social group or an organized association of people with a shared purpose.

Usage & Nuances

Most often, 'society' means people as a whole: 'modern society', 'society today'. In formal or older use, it can mean high social circles ('polite society') or an organization ('historical society'). Common collocations include 'social norms', 'society changes', and 'contribute to society'.

Example Sentences

Technology changes society every year.

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Children learn how to live in society.

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Sometimes it feels like society expects us to have everything figured out by thirty.

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Social media has completely changed the way society talks about mental health.

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She wants to help society through her work.

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He joined a local history society and now spends his weekends in the town archive.

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