Meaning & use
society
A large group of people living together in an organized community with shared laws and customs.
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Modern society depends heavily on technology for communication, work, and entertainment.
The professor studies how ancient society was structured around family and religion.
A note on using this word
Society can also mean a specific organization or club, as in 'a chess society,' distinct from the broader sense of humanity as a whole.
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