Society

Pronunciation: /səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

Definitions of society

noun An organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.

Example Sentences

A1 In society, people live together in communities.

A2 It is important to follow the rules of society.

B1 Social media has a big impact on society.

B2 The education system plays a crucial role in shaping society.

C1 The government's policies can have far-reaching effects on society.

C2 Cultural norms and values shape the fabric of society.

Examples of society in a Sentence

formal The role of education in shaping a society's values cannot be underestimated.

informal People in our society really love to gossip.

slang Society is always so judgy about everything.

figurative In the grand scheme of things, we are all just tiny specks in the vast universe that is society.

Grammatical Forms of society

• plural: societies
• comparative: more society
• superlative: most society
• present tense: society
• future tense: will society
• perfect tense: have society
• continuous tense: is societying
• singular: society
• positive degree: society
• infinitive: to society
• gerund: societizing
• participle: societying

Origin and Evolution of society

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'society' comes from the Latin word 'societas' which means companionship or association.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'society' has evolved to refer to a group of people living together in an organized community, as well as the culture and institutions of such a group.