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societal

[suh-sahy-i-tl] / səˈsaɪ ɪ tl /
ADJECTIVE
pertaining to society
Synonyms
STRONG
social
WEAK
amusing civil collective common communal communicative community companionable convivial cordial diverting entertaining familiar general gracious gregarious group hospitable informative mannerly neighborly nice organized pleasant pleasurable polished polite popular sociable

Example Sentences

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But Back told the BBC on X: "I'm not satoshi, but I was early in laser focus on the positive societal implications of cryptography, online privacy and electronic cash."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

"But it's not to precipitate a full-blown societal or humanitarian collapse."

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Since the No Kings days began, observers have questioned whether mobilizing people to protest in the streets can lead to lasting, societal change.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The production works best when the play’s expressionistic flourishes invite theatergoers to consider more deeply the subjective experiences and societal subtexts that are being externalized.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 18, 2026

Or when Saint Sarah leads another session at the mosque on the powers of being free of societal beauty judgment—that my logical mind completely understands.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali