societies

/S AH0 S AY1 AH0 T IY0 Z/

noun

1
A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
“This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.”
2
A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.
“It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.”
3
The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.
“The gap between Western and Eastern societies seems to be narrowing.”
4
The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.
“Our global society develops in fits and starts.”
5
High society.
“Smith was first introduced into society at the Duchess of Grand Fenwick's annual rose garden party.”
6
A number of people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act toward a common goal.

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