Societal
Example: Societal changes during the Industrial Revolution shaped modern history.
Definition
"Societal" relates to society or social groups, particularly in the context of their structures, relationships, and functions. It is often used to describe changes, issues, or dynamics that affect communities or the collective behavior of people within a society.
Etymology
The word "societal" is derived from the Latin word 'societas,' meaning companionship or association. It emerged in English to form an adjective describing matters pertaining to society. Did you know? 'Societal' became more common in use during the 20th century, especially in discussions about social science and history.
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"Societal" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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