society

Plural: societies

Noun

• An organized group of people with a common purpose or interest.
• an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
• a formal association of people with similar interests
  • "they formed a small lunch society"
• the state of being with someone
  • "he enjoyed the society of his friends"
• the fashionable elite
• A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
• A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.
• The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.
• The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.
• High society.
• A number of people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act toward a common goal.

Examples

• It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.
• Our global society develops in fits and starts.
• Smith was first introduced into society at the Duchess of Grand Fenwick's annual rose garden party.
• The gap between Western and Eastern societies seems to be narrowing.
• The local Words With Friends society held tournaments every month.
• This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.

Synonyms

beau monde, bon ton, club, companionship, company, fellowship, gild, guild, high society, lodge, order, smart set, social club

Related Words

SOCIETAL