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society

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

[/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/]

civilization, public

Intermediatenoun

Definition

Society is people living together in an organized community, sharing laws, customs, and institutions.

Example

A fair society should make sure that every child has access to good education and healthcare.

A fair society should make sure that every child has access to good education and healthcare.

Etymology

From French 'société', from Latin 'societas' (fellowship), from 'socius' (companion).

How & Where It’s Used

Used for the whole structure of human community and its norms and institutions.

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