noun
society
suh-SEYE-uh-tee
noun
1
A large group of people who share a culture, laws, and way of life, typically within a country or region.
"Modern society relies heavily on technology."
"The novel critiques the values of Victorian society."
2
An organized group of people who share a common interest or purpose.
"She joined the local history society."
How to Use Society
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPeople living together as a community, or a club/organization built around a shared interest.
Common pairings
modern society
a debating society
high society
Word Forms
societies plural
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Etymology
From Old French societé, from Latin societas ("fellowship, alliance"), from socius ("companion, ally") — first used in English in the 1530s.