La sociedad



Example: La sociedad cambió mucho durante la revolución industrial.

Definition


"La sociedad" refers to the structured community of people living together in a more or less ordered community, sharing customs, laws, and organizations. It encompasses the relationships and institutions that connect individuals within a particular historical and cultural context.

Etymology


The term "la sociedad" comes from the Latin word 'societas,' meaning fellowship or association. It originally described companionship or partnership, evolving to mean a more complex group organized for a common purpose. Did you know that 'societas' is also the root for words like 'society' and 'social' in English?

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"La sociedad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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