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societya large group of people living together in an organized way

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: a large group of people living together in an organized way

Pronunciation (IPA): /səˈsaɪəti/

Example Sentences

  • In our society, pizza is considered a vegetable in school lunches.
  • The drama society's performance was so bad that even their parents fell asleep.
  • Technology has changed how society communicates with each other.

society

NOUN

[/səˈsaɪəti/]

a large group of people living together in an organized way

A diverse society gathers in the town square for community activities
💡 Concept

A diverse society gathers in the town square for community activities

In society's variety, we share our anxiety
🎵 Rhyme

In society's variety, we share our anxiety

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/səˈsaɪəti/
🇬🇧 UK/səˈsaɪəti/

🌳Etymology

Rootsoci-
Suffix--ety

Origin

The word derives from Latin 'societas', itself formed from 'socius' meaning 'companion' or 'associate'. Since ancient Roman times, it has been used to denote a collective group of people living together.

Breakdown

socius (companion, associate) + -etas (Latin suffix denoting state or condition), forming 'societas' (fellowship, association).

🎵Rhyme

varietyanxietypropriety
variety
anxiety
propriety

🔗Collocations

modern society
civil society
society member
benefit society
society as a whole
secret society

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

In our society, pizza is considered a vegetable in school lunches.

😄 Fun example

The drama society's performance was so bad that even their parents fell asleep.

Technology has changed how society communicates with each other.

She became the president of the photography society.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

communitygrouporganizationassociationclub

Antonyms

individualisolationsolitude

Related

socialsociologycivilizationculturepopulation

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