Pronunciation

/səˈsaɪəti/

Definitions

• Noun:

  1. A complex social group with shared norms, values, and activities, typically larger and more organized than a family.
  2. (informal) The people who make up a particular community, profession, or interest group.
  3. A formal organization dedicated to a specific purpose, such as a learned society or a business association.

• Verb: To affiliate with or belong to a society; to participate in social activities or events.

• Adjective: Characterizing or relating to a society or its members.

Phrases

• “Join a society” means to become a member of a club or organization.
• “Society’s expectations” refers to the norms and standards that a community expects from its members.
• “The societal impact” is the effect something has on a community or society as a whole.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “She was an active member of the local gardening society.”
• Verb: “He decided to join the photography society to improve his skills.”
• Adjective: “The society’s views on education have changed significantly over time.”

Synonyms

• Community
• Culture
• Group
• Institution
• Organization
• Club
• Collective
• Population
• Public

Antonyms

• Solitude
• Isolation
• Individualism
• Anarchy
• Fragmentation