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   society

   /səˈsʌɪəti/

   noun

   • 1. the aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community: "drugs, crime, and other dangers to society" Similar the communitythe publicthe general publicthe peoplethe populationcivilizationthe world at largehumankindmankindhumanity
   • ▪ the community of people living in a particular country or region and having shared customs, laws, and organizations: "the ethnic diversity of British society" Similar culturegroupcommunitycivilizationnationpopulation
   • ▪ a specified section of society: "no one in polite society uttered the word"
   • ▪ the aggregate of people who are fashionable, wealthy, and influential, regarded as forming a distinct group in a community: "a society wedding" Similar polite societyhigh societythe aristocracythe gentrythe nobilitythe upper classesthe elitethe privileged classesthe county setthe smart setthe fashionablethe A-listthe wealthythe beautiful peoplethe crème de la crèmethe beau mondethe haut mondeinformal:the upper crustthe top drawerthe jet setnobstoffsinformal, dated:swells
   • ▪ a plant or animal community: "the analogy between insect society and human city is not new"
   • 2. an organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity: "the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds" Similar associationclubgroupbandcirclefellowshipbodyguildcollegelodgeorderfraternityconfraternitybrotherhoodsisterhoodsororityleaguefederationunionallianceaffiliationinstitutioncoterierare:sodality
   • 3. the situation of being in the company of other people: "she shunned the society of others" Similar companycompanionshipfellowshipfriendshipcomradeshipcamaraderiesocial intercourse

   Word Origin mid 16th century (in the sense ‘companionship, friendly association with others’): from French société, from Latin societas, from socius ‘companion’.

   Scrabble Points: 12

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishSOCIETY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of society as a group of people, an organization, or a state of being together. Find out how to use society in different contexts and domains with examples and synonyms.

   • English (US)

     SOCIETY meaning: 1. a large group of people who live...

   • Society: French Translation

     SOCIETY translate: société [feminine], société [feminine],...

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     SOCIETY translate: 사회, 집단. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Znaczenie Society, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     SOCIETY definicja: 1. a large group of people who live...

   • Society: Polish Translation

     society translate: społeczeństwo, towarzystwo,...

   • Society: German Translation

     SOCIETY translate: die Gesellschaft, die Gesellschaft, der...

   • Society: Thai Translation

     SOCIETY translate: สังคม, ชนชั้น, สมาคม, ชนชั้นสูง,...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › societySociety Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of SOCIETY is companionship or association with one's fellows : friendly or intimate intercourse : company. How to use society in a sentence.

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5. www.dictionary.com › browse › societySOCIETY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. the totality of social relationships among organized groups of human beings or animals. a system of human organizations generating distinctive cultural patterns and institutions and usually providing protection, security, continuity, and a national identity for its members.

6. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › SocietySociety - Wikipedia

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   A society ( / səˈsaɪəti /) is a group of individuals involved in persistent social interaction or a large social group sharing the same spatial or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsociety noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSOCIETY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word society in English, with synonyms, pronunciation, and examples. Society can refer to people in general, a system of human organizations, a group of people with common interests, or a social class.

9. www.britannica.com › dictionary › societySociety Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word society in different contexts, such as social groups, communities, values, and fashion. Find examples, synonyms, and related terms for society in Britannica Dictionary.