SOCIETY


Meaning of SOCIETY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ səsaɪɪti ]

( societies)

Frequency: The word is one of the 700 most common words in English.

1.

Society is people in general, thought of as a large organized group.

This reflects attitudes and values prevailing in society...

He maintains Islam must adapt to modern society.

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2.

A society is the people who live in a country or region, their organizations, and their way of life.

We live in a capitalist society.

...those responsible for destroying our African heritage and the fabric of our society.

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3.

A society is an organization for people who have the same interest or aim.

...the North of England Horticultural Society.

...the historical society.

= association

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4.

Society is the rich, fashionable people in a particular place who meet on social occasions.

...the high season for society weddings.

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5.

see also building society

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