societal

adjective

so·ci·e·tal sə-ˈsī-ə-tᵊl

: of or relating to society : social

societal forces

societally

sə-ˈsī-ə-tᵊl-ē

adverb

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Banks would truly factor long-term climate risk into lending decisions, insurers would price policies to genuinely reflect ecological realities, and asset managers would restructure portfolios to align with evolving regulation and societal demands. —

London Business School, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025 The city had the 23rd lowest societal cost of crime in the nation, according to the ranking by the financial website. —

Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025 Some of the other short-term risks identified in the WEF’s latest report include societal polarization, cyber espionage, pollution and inequality. —

Sam Meredith, CNBC, 15 Jan. 2025 While individual laws address specific risks, their success will depend on consistent enforcement and integration with broader societal efforts to reduce violence. —

John Mac Ghlionn, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for societal