A2 noun Neutro #346 mais comum

society

/səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/

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

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Living in a modern society has many advantages like better healthcare.

Living in a modern world of people is very beneficial for health.

2

The rules of our society require all citizens to respect the law.

The laws of our organized group say everyone must follow the rules.

3

My brother joined a secret society when he went to university.

My brother joined a private, hidden club at college.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
society
Verb
socialize
Advérbio
socially
Adjetivo
social
Relacionado
socialism
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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

1

Living in a modern society has many advantages like better healthcare.

everyday

Living in a modern world of people is very beneficial for health.

2

The rules of our society require all citizens to respect the law.

formal

The laws of our organized group say everyone must follow the rules.

3

My brother joined a secret society when he went to university.

informal

My brother joined a private, hidden club at college.

4

Sociologists study the structures of human society and how they change.

academic

Experts study how groups of people are organized and change.

5

Our company aims to give back to society through charitable donations.

business

Our business wants to help the community by giving money to charity.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
society
Verb
socialize
Advérbio
socially
Adjetivo
social
Relacionado
socialism

Colocações comuns

modern society the way people live in the present time
multicultural society a group of people with many different cultures
civil society organized community life outside of the government
secret society a private club that keeps its activities hidden
high society the group of rich and powerful people

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

society vs community

Community usually refers to a smaller, more local group, while society refers to the whole nation or system.

society vs company

Company refers to a business or being with someone; society refers to the collective group of people.

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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').

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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.'

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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.

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Origem da palavra

From the Latin word 'societas,' which comes from 'socius,' meaning a companion or friend.

Padrões gramaticais

Uncountable when referring to the collective group of people. Countable when referring to a club or organization (plural: societies). Often used before another noun (e.g., society rules).
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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

Palavras relacionadas

index

B2

To organize information into a systematic list or database for easy retrieval, typically at the end of a book or within a computer system. In economics, it refers to adjusting a value or price according to a specific standard, such as inflation or the cost of living.

induce

B2

To succeed in persuading or influencing someone to do something. It also means to bring about or cause a specific physical condition or reaction to happen.

infer

B2

To reach a conclusion or form an opinion based on facts, evidence, or reasoning rather than on direct statements. It involves understanding a hidden meaning or 'reading between the lines' when information is not explicitly provided.

inhibit

B2

To hinder, restrain, or prevent an action or process from happening or developing. It is frequently used in scientific contexts to describe slowing down a chemical or biological reaction, as well as in psychology to describe the restraint of impulses.

initiate

B2

Describes someone who has been introduced to or instructed in a particular subject, group, or secret knowledge. It also refers to something that has been recently begun or is in an introductory stage.

inspect

B2

To examine something closely and officially to check its condition, quality, or compliance with standards. It involves a systematic and careful look to identify flaws or ensure everything is as it should be.

integrate

B2

To combine two or more things so that they work together effectively or become part of a whole. It also refers to the process of helping a person or group become part of a larger society or organization.

intrinsic

B2

Intrinsic refers to a quality or characteristic that is an essential and natural part of something. It describes properties that are inherent to an object or person, rather than being added or influenced by external forces.

invoke

B2

To call upon a spirit, a deity, or a person for help or inspiration. In legal and formal contexts, it means to cite a law, rule, or authority to support an argument or justify an action.

label

B2

To attach a tag or piece of information to an object to describe its contents or ownership. It also refers to the act of categorizing or describing someone or something in a specific, often oversimplified, way.

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