English · Word Candidate

societal

[səˈsaɪ.ɪ.tɫ̩]

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Meaning · English

Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Adjective

Examples

But his real legacy, which has touched each of us more than we will likely ever know, centers around a rather simple notion of spontaneous order of societal development.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “societal” mean?

Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.

Is “societal” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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