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

Examples of societal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web American companies and the U.S. economy are now the envy of the world, but that prosperity—unparalleled in world history—is dependent upon the societal trust, cohesion, and collegiality that have long enabled the American economy. Steven Tian, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2024 While some of her predecessors purposely aimed to bust down societal doors, Spears just wanted to excel as a pop star. James Dinh, Billboard, 29 Oct. 2024 Digitization also plays a vital role in supporting broader societal progress. Gary Specter, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024 Fittingly, as the Commissioner of the Agency for Cultural Affairs, composer Shunichi Tokura deeply understands the relationship between life and time, where art, time, and societal responsibilities converge. Nia Bowers, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for societal 

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Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 4 Nov. 2024.

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