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Societal: meaning, definitions and examples

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societal

 

[ səˈsaɪətl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

in societal norms

Relating to or characteristic of society; social.

Synonyms

collective, communal, social

Examples of usage

  • Societal values are constantly evolving.
  • Her actions were seen as a rebellion against societal expectations.

Translations

Translations of the word "societal" in other languages:

🇵🇹 social

🇮🇳 सामाजिक

🇩🇪 gesellschaftlich

🇮🇩 sosial

🇺🇦 суспільний

🇵🇱 społeczny

🇯🇵 社会的 (しゃかいてき)

🇫🇷 sociétal

🇪🇸 social

🇹🇷 toplumsal

🇰🇷 사회적인

🇸🇦 مجتمعي

🇨🇿 společenský

🇸🇰 spoločenský

🇨🇳 社会的 (shèhuì de)

🇸🇮 družbeni

🇮🇸 samfélagslegur

🇰🇿 қоғамдық

🇬🇪 საზოგადოებრივი

🇦🇿 ictimai

🇲🇽 social

Etymology

The word 'societal' is derived from the Latin word 'societālis', which means 'of a companion or ally'. The concept of societal norms and structures has been a fundamental aspect of human civilization since ancient times. The term 'societal' gained prominence in the English language in the 19th century, reflecting the growing recognition of the importance of social organization and relationships in human society.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,471 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.