Synonyms for

Society

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

Definition

Society refers to a group of people who share a common culture, values, and institutions.

Synonyms & similar words

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Synonyms by register

Formal

community polity civilization commonwealth

Informal

the public people folks the masses

Literary

commonweal body politic humanity

Antonyms

individualism anarchy solitude isolation disorder disunity

Common collocations

  • modern society
  • human society
  • social society
  • animal society
  • society of friends
  • society of nations
  • polite society
  • high society

Word family

noun society
adjective social
adverb socially

Usage note

Often used to refer to a large, organized community of people. Can also refer to a specific group with shared interests, like a 'book society'.

Example sentences

  1. The society for the protection of animals is holding a fundraising event.
  2. My mother is a member of a gardening society.
  3. In a democratic society, everyone has the right to vote.
  4. The study of human society is called sociology.
  5. Joining a society can be a great way to meet new people.

Quotes

  • The first duty of a man is to think for himself.
  • A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.
  • The greatness of a community is most accurately measured by the compassionate actions of its members.

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