Gesellschaftlich
Example: Gesellschaftliche Veränderungen prägen die Geschichte eines Landes.
Definition
"Gesellschaftlich" is an adjective describing anything related to society or social structures, often used to refer to social changes, conditions, or phenomena that influence or characterize a community or country, such as in the phrase 'gesellschaftliche Veränderungen'.
Etymology
The word "gesellschaftlich" originates from the German noun "Gesellschaft," meaning society or association, combined with the suffix '-lich,' which forms adjectives. "Gesellschaft" itself comes from Middle High German 'geselleschaft,' related to 'Geselle' (companion), reflecting the idea of people coming together in a social group.
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