societies

Noun

society (countable and uncountable, plural societies)

1. (countable) 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. (countable) 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. (countable) The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.
   • The gap between Western and Eastern societies seems to be narrowing.
4. (uncountable) Companionship or association with one's fellows; friendly or intimate intercourse.
   • The society of friends is one of life's great joys.
5. (uncountable) The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.
   • Our global society develops in fits and starts.
6. (uncountable) High society.
   • Smith was first introduced into society at the Duchess of Grand Fenwick's annual rose garden party.

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