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- UK [səˈsaɪətɪ] / US
noun
Word forms "society":
singular society plural societies1) [uncountable] people in general living together in organized communities, with laws and traditions controlling the way that they behave towards one anotherSociety has to be prepared to support its elderly people.
The scheme aims to encourage the reintegration of prisoners into society.
a) [countable] the people who live in a particular country or area, or who belong to a particular timeThe protesters were drawn from a broad cross section of society.
Good writing still has a place in contemporary society.
The novels reflect the values of Victorian society.
b) [countable/uncountable] a particular type or section of societyThe question is whether we have sufficient resources to sustain an industrial society.
affluent society (= a society in which many people are rich):Never forget that we live in a multicultural society.
In today's affluent society people are becoming increasingly discontented.
See:2)a) the group of people in a country who are rich and fashionable or are from a high social classb) [only before noun] relating to the parties, weddings, performances etc that rich and fashionable people go toThis is going to be the biggest society wedding of the year.
3) [countable] an organization or club for people who have a particular interest or who take part in a particular activityShe joined the local history society and made some new friends.
See:4) [uncountable] mainly literary the company or friendship of other people
English dictionary. 2014.