Societal: meaning, definitions and examples
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societal
[ səˈsaɪətl ]
in societal norms
Relating to or characteristic of society; social.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.