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so·ci·e·ty
 society
- pronunciation:
- s
saI
ti
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
societies |
| definition 1: |
a group of persons associated for a particular purpose or activity.
the local art society- synonyms:
- association, club, guild, organization
- similar words:
- alliance, circle, crowd, order, union
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| definition 2: |
the members of a community or group considered together.
- synonyms:
- body, community, public
- similar words:
- circle, fellowship
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| definition 3: |
all human beings considered together, esp. in regard to their group relationships.
- similar words:
- community
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| definition 4: |
the social activities of upper-class or fashionable people.
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| definition 5: |
the individuals that make up such a class or group.
- synonyms:
- elite, gentry
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| definition 6: |
company; companionship.
His society is pleasant to me.- synonyms:
- companionship, company, fellowship
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| related words: |
acquaintance, aristocracy, charity, civilization, clan, club, country, guild, humanity, institute, league, order, world |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
relating to elegant, fashionable, or genteel society.
a society womanthe society pages of the newspaper- synonyms:
- aristocratic, social, upper-class
- similar words:
- chic, elegant, fashionable, genteel, highborn, stylish
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