noun
society
suh-SIGH-uh-tee/səˈsaɪəti/
People joined through shared customs or purposes.
Neighbors share the market and public spaces as members of society.
Etymology
Latin societas expressed fellowship or association. English society moved from companionship and friendly association to the people whose shared life forms an organized community.
In context
of Freedom large areas of their freedom in their lives for the sake of pulling down other people of whom they were envious uh many people like living in a society that is run by custom
More examples
- Our historical society preserves old photographs of the town.
- The gala attracts prominent members of high society.
- He enjoys the society of friends who share his interests.
Forms
society · societies
social adjective — Relating to people living or interacting together.
Similar words
- community
- Community emphasizes shared location or identity rather than formal organization.
- association
- Association usually names an organized group with a specific purpose.
- company
- Company means being with others, not an organized community.