society
Society refers to a large group of people living together in an organized way, sharing the same laws and traditions. It can also mean a specific organization or club formed for a particular interest or activity.
Exemplos
3 de 5Living in a modern society has many advantages like better healthcare.
Living in a modern world of people is very beneficial for health.
The rules of our society require all citizens to respect the law.
The laws of our organized group say everyone must follow the rules.
My brother joined a secret society when he went to university.
My brother joined a private, hidden club at college.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of 'S-O-C' as the start of 'Social City' — a society is like a big social city where everyone lives together.
Quiz rápido
We live in a ______ where everyone should have equal rights.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: society
Exemplos
Living in a modern society has many advantages like better healthcare.
everydayLiving in a modern world of people is very beneficial for health.
The rules of our society require all citizens to respect the law.
formalThe laws of our organized group say everyone must follow the rules.
My brother joined a secret society when he went to university.
informalMy brother joined a private, hidden club at college.
Sociologists study the structures of human society and how they change.
academicExperts study how groups of people are organized and change.
Our company aims to give back to society through charitable donations.
businessOur business wants to help the community by giving money to charity.
Sinônimos
Antônimos
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
a member of society
a person who belongs to a community
polite society
groups of people who are refined and well-behaved
benefit to society
something that helps everyone in the community
Frequentemente confundido com
Community usually refers to a smaller, more local group, while society refers to the whole nation or system.
Company refers to a business or being with someone; society refers to the collective group of people.
Notas de uso
When talking about people in general, 'society' is often used as an uncountable noun without an article. For a specific club, it is a countable noun (e.g., 'the debating society').
Erros comuns
Learners often say 'the society' when talking about people in general (e.g., 'The society is changing'). It is more natural to say 'Society is changing.'
Dica de memorização
Think of 'S-O-C' as the start of 'Social City' — a society is like a big social city where everyone lives together.
Origem da palavra
From the Latin word 'societas,' which comes from 'socius,' meaning a companion or friend.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In English-speaking countries, 'High Society' historically refers to the upper class and elite social circles.
Quiz rápido
We live in a ______ where everyone should have equal rights.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: society
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