Societal
Example: Societal changes often shape the course of history significantly.
Definition
"Societal" is an adjective relating to society or social groups. It describes aspects, changes, or conditions connected to human communities and their structures, such as norms, traditions, and interactions within a population.
Etymology
The word "societal" derives from the noun "society," which originates from the Latin word 'societas,' meaning 'companionship' or 'association.' The suffix '-al' was added to form an adjective, indicating something pertaining to or characteristic of society. Did you know that "societal" is a relatively modern formation, appearing as a way to specifically describe social aspects in a formal context?
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"Societal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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