A2noun 1K

Society

🇬🇧 UK /["/səˈsaɪəti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/səˈsaɪəti/"]/

Meaning of Society

people in general, living together in communities

In simple words: A group of people living together and sharing laws, customs, and values.

Society in a sentence

• In our society, we value education and hard work.
• Society has changed a lot with the rise of technology.
• Many people want to improve society by helping others.
• She is a member of a local society that promotes art.
• In this society, friendships are very important.

How to use Society

Use 'society' when discussing large groups or communities. It's appropriate for academic and casual contexts, but avoid informal settings where the term may come off as too serious.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'social' + 'ty' — it's how people organize together.

Related words

Collocations with Society

• larger
• wider
• entire
• build
• create
• change
• be based on something
• become
• in (a) society
• within (a) society
• a cross-section of society
• the fabric of society
• the higher echelons of society
• larger
• wider
• entire
• build
• create
• change
• be based on something
• become
• in (a) society
• within (a) society
• a cross-section of society
• the fabric of society
• the higher echelons of society
• debating
• drama
• dramatic
• belong to
• become a member of
• join
• in a/​the society
• society for
• society of
• larger
• wider
• entire
• build
• create
• change
• be based on something
• become
• in (a) society
• within (a) society
• a cross-section of society
• the fabric of society
• the higher echelons of society

Synonyms for Society

• company

Opposites of Society

• isolation
• individualism
• seclusion

Common mistakes with Society

• Confused with 'community'; society is broader than a community.
• Using it as a verb, but it's only a noun.
• Mistaking it for 'sociality'; they have different meanings.

Frequently asked questions about Society

What does Society mean?

A group of people living together and sharing laws, customs, and values.

What is the definition of Society?

people in general, living together in communities

How do you use Society in a sentence?

In our society, we value education and hard work.

Can you give another example of Society?

Society has changed a lot with the rise of technology.

What are synonyms for Society?

Common alternatives include company.

What is the opposite of Society?

Opposite meanings include isolation, individualism, seclusion.

What words go with Society?

It commonly pairs with larger, wider, entire, build, create, change, be based on something, become, in (a) society, within (a) society, a cross-section of society, the fabric of society, the higher echelons of society, larger, wider, entire, build, create, change, be based on something, become, in (a) society, within (a) society, a cross-section of society, the fabric of society, the higher echelons of society, debating, drama, dramatic, belong to, become a member of, join, in a/​the society, society for, society of, larger, wider, entire, build, create, change, be based on something, become, in (a) society, within (a) society, a cross-section of society, the fabric of society, the higher echelons of society.

What are common mistakes when using Society?

Confused with 'community'; society is broader than a community. Using it as a verb, but it's only a noun. Mistaking it for 'sociality'; they have different meanings.

How do you pronounce Society?

US: /["/səˈsaɪəti/"]/, UK: /["/səˈsaɪəti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Society?

Use 'society' when discussing large groups or communities. It's appropriate for academic and casual contexts, but avoid informal settings where the term may come off as too serious.

What CEFR level is Society?

"Society" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.