English · Word Candidate

society

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: societies

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

nhóm người chia sẻ văn hóa

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Noun

This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

tổ chức có cùng sở thích

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Noun

It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.

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).

What does “society” mean?

A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

Is “society” formal or informal?

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