Synonyms for

Societies

Noun / sʌˈsaɪʌti:z / Another word for societies — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A society is a group of people who share a common interest, culture, or way of life.

Synonyms & similar words

club gild order companionship fellowship lodge guild company society community group association club fellowship fraternity guild organization union clubhouse sodality assembly company syndicate corporation consortium league coalition alliance confederacy

Synonyms by register

Formal

communities civilizations collectives polities

Informal

groups crowds gangs cliques

Literary

commonwealths fellowships congregations

Antonyms

individuals solitude isolation disconnection anarchy disunity

Common collocations

  • human societies
  • ancient societies
  • modern societies
  • complex societies
  • social societies
  • primitive societies
  • organized societies
  • diverse societies

Word family

noun society
verb socialize
adjective social
adverb socially

Usage note

Societies refers to groups of people living together in a more or less ordered community. It is often used in academic or formal contexts when discussing culture, politics, or history.

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Example sentences

  1. Many societies have rules that their members must follow.
  2. The society for the protection of endangered species works to save animals that are in danger of becoming extinct.
  3. My grandmother is part of a society that meets once a month to talk about books.
  4. In some societies, it is considered impolite to talk with your mouth full.
  5. The society's annual fundraising event is always a huge success.

Quotes

  • "The strength of a society is determined by the relationships between its members." - Unknown
  • "A good society is one that makes it easy to be good." - Unknown
  • "Society is like a glass; it is made up of what is poured into it." - Unknown

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