Definitions

societal

[suh-sahy-i-tl] / səˈsaɪ ɪ tl /

ADJECTIVE

pertaining to society

Synonyms

STRONG

social

WEAK

amusing civil collective common communal communicative community companionable convivial cordial diverting entertaining familiar general gracious gregarious group hospitable informative mannerly neighborly nice organized pleasant pleasurable polished polite popular sociable

Example Sentences

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Societal injustices were not much remarked upon, according to Messrs. McKean and Bennett.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

Societal problems are very much on Tynion's mind in his latest book, "Exquisite Corpses", which has sold 500,000 copies since its release in the United States last year.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Societal factors, the researchers claim, especially those tied to religion, politics and war, also leave lasting marks on the evolutionary paths of the animals and plants that share our cities.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 9, 2025

Kevin Shakesheff, pro-vice-chancellor of research and innovation, said: "Through our Open Societal Challenges programme, the OU is committing its academic expertise to tackle some of the world's most important challenges of our time."

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2024

Societal This chapter will concentrate on the harmful social effects of innumeracy, with particular emphasis on the conflict between society and the individual.

From "Innumeracy: Mathematical Illiteracy and Its Consequences" by John Allen Paulos

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