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

Blindly believing advocates who say AI could kill us means missing some real risks, like economic or societal destabilization as AI transforms how people work and communicate. — Reed Albergotti, semafor.com, 11 Sep. 2026

The nearby Le Relais Plaza—a beloved institution since 1936—remains the It-girl brasserie of Paris, its walls echoing decades of glamorous stories and societal secrets. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Sep. 2026

In addition to societal and political backlash, new warnings about AI safety are adding another layer of uncertainty to the data center trade. — Natasha Abellard, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026

The show was born during a period of turbulence, with societal friction over the civil rights movement, the Vietnam War, the LGBTQ+ community and more. — Tracy Brown, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing societal

• inter-societal

Rhymes for societal

• parietal