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society in Malay

masyarakat

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti//səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

society in Malay: masyarakat, persatuan. In English, society means a long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

Malay words for society

group of people sharing culture
masyarakat
group of persons who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest
persatuan

English meaning of society

  1. noun A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.
  2. noun A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.
  3. noun The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.
  4. noun Companionship or association with one's fellows; friendly or intimate intercourse.

Full definition of society

society in a sentence

  • This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.
  • It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.
  • The gap between Western and Eastern societies seems to be narrowing.

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Questions about society in Malay

What is the meaning of society in Malay?
Society in Malay is masyarakat, persatuan.
Apakah maksud society dalam bahasa Melayu?
Society: masyarakat, persatuan.
What does society mean in English?
Society means a long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

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