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

The clean slate of societal collapse would mean no more taxes, bills, work drama, school spirit days, or hours on the phone with insurance companies. — Literary Hub, 28 Oct. 2026

Reese has been unafraid at times to speak or write her opinions on societal topics that resonate with at least one corner of the universe. — Ryan Gaydos Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 Oct. 2026

Eating disorders and disordered eating bring in this additional layer of societal and structural differences in gender and the gendered norms that can also influence health. — Elizabeth Cooney, STAT, 26 Oct. 2026

Its narration presents pregnancy as a societal ideal, while noting that a live birth depends on a monthslong chain of events going just right. — Katherine Pukinskis, The Conversation, 26 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing societal

• inter-societal

Rhymes for societal

• parietal