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society

so·ci·e·ty
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suh-sahy-i-tee]
    • /səˈsaɪ ɪ ti/
    • /səˈsaɪəti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suh-sahy-i-tee]
    • /səˈsaɪ ɪ ti/

Definitions of society word

  • noun plural society an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes. 1
  • noun plural society a body of individuals living as members of a community; community. 1
  • noun plural society the body of human beings generally, associated or viewed as members of a community: the evolution of human society. 1
  • noun plural society a highly structured system of human organization for large-scale community living that normally furnishes protection, continuity, security, and a national identity for its members: American society. 1
  • noun plural society such a system characterized by its dominant economic class or form: middle-class society; industrial society. 1
  • noun plural society those with whom one has companionship. 1
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Origin of society

First appearance:

before 1525
One of the 28% oldest English words
1525-35; < Middle French societe < Latin societās, equivalent to soci(us) partner, comrade + -etās, variant of -itās- -ity

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Parts of speech for Society

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Society

society popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for society

noun society

  • a list — a group of desirable or admired people who are welcomed especially in social and professional situations: Hollywood's A list turned out for the Oscars.
  • a-list — An A-list celebrity is a celebrity who is very famous indeed.
  • acquaintanceship — a person known to one, but usually not a close friend.
  • amicability — characterized by or showing goodwill; friendly; peaceable: an amicable settlement.
  • aristocracy — The aristocracy is a class of people in some countries who have a high social rank and special titles.
All 103 Synonyms of society

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