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societysociety /səˈsaɪət̮i/ ●●● S2 W1 noun (plural societies) ETYMOLOGYsocietyOrigin: 1500-1600 French société, from Latin societas, from socius; ➔ SOCIAL1 ► members of society Children are the most vulnerable members of society. ► in society the role of religion in society ► a segment/sector/level of society Drug abuse occurs in all segments of society. ► high society members of New York’s high society ► polite society His comments outraged polite society (=people who are considered to have good education and correct social behavior). THESAURUSpeople in general► people people in general, or people other than yourself: People sometimes make fun of my name. The advertising is aimed at young people. ► the public ordinary people, not people who are members of the government or other special organizations: The building will be open to the public on weekends. ► society all the people who live in a country: Volunteer groups make a huge contribution to society. ► the human race all the people in the world, considered as a group: Pollution is a threat to the future of the whole human race. ► mankind/humankind people in general. Used especially when talking about human history or development: Traveling into space was a great achievement for mankind. ► humanity formal all people in general. Used especially when you are talking about people’s rights and living conditions: Thirty percent of humanity live in conditions of terrible poverty. ► populace formal the ordinary people who live in a country: Higher taxes could bring financial hardship to the general populace. ► population all the people who live in a town or country. Used when saying how many people live there, or giving facts about them: Only about a fifth of the population of the country consider themselves to be religious. a group of people who come together so that they can share an interest, or so that they can work together for a particular purpose► organization a group of people who come together so that they can share an interest, or so that they can work together for a particular purpose: Matt works for an organization that provides food and housing for poor people. The United Nations is an international organization that was established in 1945. ► institution a large important organization such as a bank, hospital, or university: Educational institutions across the state have lost funding. ► institute an organization that has a particular purpose, such as scientific or educational work. Used especially in names: The Salk Institute is dedicated to research in biology. ► association an organization for people in a particular profession, sport, or activity, which officially represents its members. Used especially in names: Doctors are going to the American Medical Association’s annual meeting in Chicago. ► party an organization of people with the same political aims which you can vote for in elections: He voted for the Republican Party’s candidate. ► society an organization of people with the same interest or aim, especially a large organization. Used especially in names: My mother is a member of the Massachusetts Historical Society. ► club a group of people who meet regularly to do something that they are all interested in, for example an activity or hobby: The college has a chess club. ► union an organization formed by workers in order to protect their rights and improve their pay and working conditions: All teachers have the right to join a union. ► agency an organization, especially within a government, that does a specific job: The Environmental Protection Agency was established as a result of concerns about pollution. 1PEOPLE IN GENERAL [countable, uncountable] all the people who live together in a country or area, and the structures such as laws, customs, etc. that affect their lives and make it possible for them to live together: We live in a society that values hard work. Prisons are meant to protect society from criminals. recent changes in American society Children are the most vulnerable members of society. the role of religion in societya segment/sector/level of society Drug abuse occurs in all segments of society.► see thesaurus at people12ORGANIZATION [countable] used in the names of some organizations that have members who share similar interests, aims, etc.: the local historical societysociety of/for the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals► see thesaurus at organization3UPPER CLASS [uncountable] the fashionable group of people who are rich and go to many social events: members of New York’s high society a society wedding4CLASS [uncountable] a particular group of people within a society: a study of American working class society His comments outraged polite society (=people who are considered to have good education and correct social behavior).5BEING WITH PEOPLE [uncountable] formal the act of being together with other people, or the people you are together with: Holidays are times to enjoy the society of your family.6animals [countable, uncountable] science, biology a group of closely related animals of the same species that work together and help each other |