societies

noun

plural of society
1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a debate society

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as in civilizations
the way people live at a particular time and place a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home

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Recent Examples of societies These girls make mistakes and learn lessons while living in unfair, unequal and unjust societies in need of change. — Tara Strauch, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026 Such groups may include perennial nomads (such as the Roma in Europe), Indigenous peoples in former European colonies, or smaller tribes in societies where tribal membership is socially significant. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026 Visitors are invited to travel across time and place to notice how societies around the world tended to weave similar, parallel myths. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Officials say the attacks are intended to undermine support for Ukraine, spread fear and discord in European societies and drain investigative resources. — ABC News, 26 Aug. 2026 Yet this situation has major implications for culture and societies. — Billy J. Stratton, The Conversation, 21 Aug. 2026 Libraries, churches, labor movements, literary societies, and reading circles gave people reasons to read and communities in which to do so. — Literary Hub, 19 Aug. 2026 This is why Leja thinks comparisons between medieval and modern societies aren’t accurate. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
  1. organizations
  2. civilizations
  3. institutions
  4. lifestyles
  5. associations
  6. cultures
  7. institutes
  8. brotherhoods
Noun
  • The bias in police recruitment was even worse in South Africa under apartheid, when the police forces were all-white organizations that frequently abused their power in dealings with Black South Africans.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Sunita Viswanath, executive director of Hindus for Human Rights, said her group is one of 61 interfaith and secular organizations that signed an open letter protesting Saturday’s event.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • This doesn’t mean that cultures like the Muskogee or Cherokee were directly influenced or inspired by cacao-prominent civilizations like the Maya or Aztecs.
    — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 26 Aug. 2026
  • By defining other civilizations as alien cultures, a civilizationist grand strategy might fuel antagonism rather than tolerate differences.
    — Leonard A. Schuette, Foreign Affairs, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilizations
Noun
  • Williams is concerned that a message telling people to rely on technology for healthcare engagement would undermine the credibility of community health workers and health institutions in general.
    — Lisa Fitzpatrick, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Local media also reported gunshots ringing out from the Plateau administrative district, where the Presidential Palace and key institutions are located.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • Beyond recreational opportunities, the ranking could help further elevate Pittsburgh's reputation as a destination for outdoor enthusiasts and active lifestyles.
    — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 24 Aug. 2026
  • People with healthier lifestyles might simply be more likely to eat certain vegetables.
    — Paul McClure August 23, New Atlas, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifestyles
Noun
  • However, many trade associations include sole proprietors who don't qualify for an AHP, and some organizations have members in a range of industries.
    — Sarah Agostino, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators allege Awais and his accomplices used their control of the associations to siphon money from accounts.
    — Chelsea Jones, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of associations
Noun
  • Working across four filmmaking cultures shaped the production and left Sabu wanting more of it.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 28 Aug. 2026
  • On the eastern fringe of the CBD (Central Business District) is Maboneng, a Brooklyn-esque mosaic of cultures who found their way here over the past few decades.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • Oeko-Tex operates a global certification system through 17 independent textile and leather testing institutes in Europe and Japan.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • But given the public interest in solving this challenge, there is a case for taxing the training of frontier AI models and devoting the proceeds to additional research at government AI oversight institutes or universities.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of institutes
Noun
  • The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Definition of brotherhoods

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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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