societal
[səˈsaɪ.ɪ.tɫ̩]
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.
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.