Cool MateSociety
UK /["/səˈsaɪəti/"]/US /["/səˈsaɪəti/"]/
Definition
people in general, living together in communities
In simple words: A group of people living together and sharing laws, customs, and values.
Examples
- 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.
Usage notes
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.
Collocations
- 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
- company
Antonyms
- isolation
- individualism
- seclusion
Common mistakes
- 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.