society Definition

society
noun societies

1. Humankind as a whole, or a part of it such as one nation, considered as a single community.

Thesaurus: civilization, culture, nation, community, people, population, humanity, group.
2. A division of humankind with common characteristics, eg of nationality, race or religion.
3. An organized group or association, meeting to share a common interest or activity.

Example: I'm a member of the gliding society
Thesaurus: organization, association, federation, confraternity, union, guild, club, fraternity, sorority.
4a. The rich and fashionable section of the upper class;

Thesaurus: aristocracy, elite, gentry, haut monde, upper classes, upper crust (slang), jet set (slang), beautiful people (slang), smart set (slang), top drawer.
4b. The social scene of this class section;


Example: a society wedding
5. formal
Company.
Example: He prefers the society of women
Thesaurus: friendship, fellowship, camaraderie, brotherhood, companionship, fraternity, sisterhood.
6. ecol.
A small plant community within a larger group.

Etymology: 16c: from French societe, from Latin societas, from socius companion.