Meaning

• A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

  "This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure."

• A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.

  "It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists."

• The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.

  "The gap between Western and Eastern societies seems to be narrowing."

• The people of one’s country or community taken as a whole.

  "Our global society develops in fits and starts."

• High society.

  "Smith was first introduced into society at the Duchess of Grand Fenwick's annual rose garden party."

• A number of people joined by mutual consent to deliberate, determine and act toward a common goal.