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

Examples of societal in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Taken together, the intimates trace a timeline of scientific innovation, societal progress, and sometimes surprising aesthetic choices. — April White, JSTOR Daily, 2 Sep. 2026

But despite their infamy, public bathrooms remain an absolute societal necessity that deserve much more appreciation. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 2 Sep. 2026

Cultivating Technical Leaders IEEE Humanitarian Technologies sits at the intersection of engineering excellence, societal need, and global opportunity. — Mary Ellen Randall, IEEE Spectrum, 1 Sep. 2026

On a societal level, more conversations about postpartum health are needed. — Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing societal

• inter-societal

Rhymes for societal

• parietal