societal

adjective

so·​ci·​e·​tal sə-ˈsī-ə-tᵊl How to pronounce societal (audio)
: of or relating to society : social
societal forces
societally adverb

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Why Male Leaders Must Embrace Vulnerability For male leaders, vulnerability can be even more challenging due to societal expectations around masculinity and leadership. Krystyna Larrave, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 Reason for Ranking: Can an episode that ends with societal collapse be sweet? Joshua Kurp, Vulture, 4 Nov. 2024 Moldova was a republic in the Soviet Union, and its people forged deep societal ties with Russia that continue to this day. Byandra Timu, Fortune Europe, 4 Nov. 2024 In relationships where traditional roles play a big part, voting choices reflect a mix of personal independence, societal expectations, and relationship give-and-take. Erin Coulehan, Glamour, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for societal 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of societal was in 1890

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“Societal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/societal. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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