Die Gesellschaft
Example: Die Gesellschaft im Mittelalter war stark hierarchisch organisiert.
Definition
"Die Gesellschaft" refers to the organized community or social structure of people living together in a specific time or place, especially emphasizing the social, cultural, and political relationships within that group. For example, medieval society was strongly hierarchical.
Etymology
The term "die Gesellschaft" originates from the German word 'Gesellschaft,' which historically means companionship or association. It derives from Middle High German 'geselleschaft,' related to 'geselle,' meaning companion or fellow. Did you know that the word originally emphasized fellowship before evolving to mean broader social structures?
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