Definitions for societysəˈsaɪ ɪ ti

so•ci•e•tysəˈsaɪ ɪ ti(n.; adj.)(pl.)-ties

(n.)an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural, scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes.
Category: Sociology
a body of individuals living as members of a community; community.
Category: Sociology
human beings collectively, viewed as members of a community:
the evolution of society.
Category: Sociology
a highly structured system of human organization for large-scale community living that normally furnishes protection, continuity, security, and a national identity for its members:
American society.
Category: Sociology
such a system characterized by its dominant economic class or form:
middle-class society; an industrial society.
Category: Sociology
those with whom one has companionship.
Category: Sociology
companionship; company.
Category: Sociology
the social life of wealthy, prominent, or fashionable persons.
Category: Sociology
the social class that comprises such persons.
Category: Sociology
the condition of those living in companionship with others, or in a community, rather than in isolation.
Category: Sociology
Biol. a closely integrated group of social organisms of the same species exhibiting division of labor.
Category: Ecology
(adj.)of, pertaining to, or characteristic of elegant society:
a society photographer.

1525–35; < MF societe < L societās <soci(us) partner, comrade

society(noun)
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
club, social club, society, guild, gild, lodge, order(noun)
a formal association of people with similar interests
"he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today"
company, companionship, fellowship, society(noun)
the state of being with someone
"he missed their company"; "he enjoyed the society of his friends"
society, high society, beau monde, smart set, bon ton(noun)
the fashionable elite

society(noun)əˈsaɪ ɪ ti
the system in which people live and work in a country or region
the troubles of modern society; the role of sports/religion/technology in society; societies that have experienced war
societyəˈsaɪ ɪ ti
an organization for people with similar interests
We're setting up a historical society.; the Society for the Protection of Animals

society(Noun)
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.
society(Noun)
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.
society(Noun)
The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.
society(Noun)
The people of oneu2019s country or community taken as a whole.
society(Noun)
High society.
Smith was first introduced into society at the Duchess of Grand Fenwick's annual rose garden party.
society(Noun)
A number of people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act toward a common goal.

Origin: From societé, from societas.

Society(noun)
the relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company
Society(noun)
connection; participation; partnership
Society(noun)
a number of persons associated for any temporary or permanent object; an association for mutual or joint usefulness, pleasure, or profit; a social union; a partnership; as, a missionary society
Society(noun)
the persons, collectively considered, who live in any region or at any period; any community of individuals who are united together by a common bond of nearness or intercourse; those who recognize each other as associates, friends, and acquaintances
Society(noun)
specifically, the more cultivated portion of any community in its social relations and influences; those who mutually give receive formal entertainments

society
1. An erotic clique that reads _Vogue_, _Smart Set_ and _Town Topics_. 2. A congregation of people who are not persons. 3. A vast interchange of service through labor, ideas and commodities. 4. A relish for solitude.