plural noun
People who live in different countries or areas, considered together as organized groups.
Different societies have different ideas about family.
Modern societies depend on complex communication systems.
American English
How to pronounce societies
nounB1Very common word
suhSAIuhdeez
/səˈsaɪ.ə.ɾiz/
4 syllables · Stress the second syllable.
Form of society
People who live in different countries or areas, considered together as organized groups.
Practice out loudMeanings & examples
plural noun
Organized groups of people who meet or work together because they share an interest or purpose.
Professional societies often publish journals.
Local societies organize events for their members.
Useful expressions
The richest and most fashionable people in a society.
He grew up in high society.
Organizations and groups outside the government and businesses that work for the public good.
Civil society helped organize the campaign.
People in general, rather than one particular group.
The law affects society at large.
Related words & forms
The plural is societies, not societys.