societal

adjective

so·​ci·​e·​tal sə-ˈsī-ə-tᵊl How to pronounce societal (audio)
: of or relating to society : social
societal forces
societally adverb

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The narrative examines wealth, power, and societal constraints in modern Lahore. Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 17 Oct. 2025 But the companies that were early to embrace mature AI also encountered legal and societal minefields and harmful abuse as a growing number of people have turned to the technology for companionship or titillation. Dave Smith, Fortune, 17 Oct. 2025 One rare occasion was when the trio came together for Apple's societal debut at Le Bal des Débutantes in Paris last year. Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 16 Oct. 2025 Kennedy has managed to bridge three specific tendencies—toward fiscal conservatism, social liberalism, and a belief that improving societal health is a moral imperative—and present them as one overarching ideology. Nicholas Florko, The Atlantic, 16 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for societal

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First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of societal was in 1890

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“Societal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/societal. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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