Hindi · Culture & Society

समाज

samaj

Society

Intermediatenoun · masculine

Definition

People living together as an organized community.

Example

शिक्षा समाज के लिए ज़रूरी है।

Education is essential for society.

Etymology

'समाज' (samaj) originates from the Sanskrit 'समाज' (samāja), meaning 'community' or 'society.' It has evolved through centuries to encompass modern sociological concepts.

How & Where It’s Used

'समाज' is frequently used in both formal and informal contexts, addressing topics of community, sociology, and collective identity. It appears in both spoken and written forms.

Literary Heritage

Discussed in various social reform texts, particularly in the works of thinkers like Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar.

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