(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.
(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.
(countable) The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.
(uncountable) The
people of one’s
country or
community taken as a whole.
It’s not for society to decide whether I can play the didgeridoo in my own home.
He thinks that the fact that this child grew up to be a murderer is the fault of society.
(uncountable) high society.
Smith was first introduced into society at the Duchess of Grand Fenwick's annual rose garden party.
(law) A number of
people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act a common goal.