societies

noun

plural of society
1
as in organizations
a group of persons formally joined together for some common interest a debate society

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2
as in civilizations
the way people live at a particular time and place a pre-automobile society in which ordinary people rarely strayed far from home

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Recent Examples of societies This is why Leja thinks comparisons between medieval and modern societies aren’t accurate. — T.m. Brown, CNN Money, 16 Aug. 2026 This is supported by experimental work on Western industrial societies by psychologist Vernon Padgett and economist Dale Jorgenson. — Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026 Theologically, most Druids are polytheists, engaging with a wide range of deities and spirits, especially those drawn from the pre-Christian pantheons of linguistically Celtic societies in Ireland, Britain, or Gaul. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026 As part of the program, Vitrine has released more than 80 Brazilian films in sessions with affordable ticket prices and organized discussions, training activities and masterclasses in film societies, schools and cultural institutions. — Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 11 Aug. 2026 Muslim thinkers debated how to revitalize their societies and overcome colonial domination. — Mimi Hanaoka, The Conversation, 11 Aug. 2026 Classification societies are experts in the technical aspects of yacht construction and maintenance. — Benjamin Maltby, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026 No doubt societies will adopt these policies as voters’ alarm grows. — Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026 Higher education has served students and societies for 1,000 years. — Douglas A. Hicks, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
  1. organizations
  2. civilizations
  3. institutions
  4. lifestyles
  5. associations
  6. cultures
  7. institutes
  8. brotherhoods
Noun
  • The decision quickly drew criticism from cattle industry organizations.
    — Max Saltman, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Opportunities are delayed because organizations are debating whose numbers are correct rather than deciding what actions to take.
    — Ashraf Altawashi, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • At the crossroads of civilizations, this island nation has long lured design buffs with its walled villages, fairy-tale architecture, and mix of Arab and European influences.
    — Sam Cochran, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Engineers across ancient civilizations developed machines, structures, and instruments to move heavy objects, transport water, track the heavens, and build settlements capable of surviving hostile environments.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of civilizations
Noun
  • The College-in-3 Exchange was born, and dozens of higher education institutions joined the network to look for ways to help students get degrees faster.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Liberia’s flag resembles that of the US; its capital was named Monrovia after America’s fifth President James Monroe, and its early institutions were heavily influenced by Washington.
    — Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • The winery estate located at 4710 Flying Paster Lane was owned by Trebek for nine years and is known for its sustainable local agriculture and celebration of equestrian, ranch and agrarian lifestyles.
    — Libbey Hanson, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Franciscan Health is again teaming up with the Indy Hunger Network to support healthier lifestyles through nutritious food access and chronic disease management education through the Produce Prescription Program.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of lifestyles
Noun
  • The neighborhood association is a community group that includes about 60 condo associations and other entities in the area.
    — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Attracting and training game officials, to be honest, isn’t the job of the CIF office but of the various regional officials associations that assign them.
    — Jim Alexander, Oc Register, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of associations
Noun
  • Across different cultures and generations, people have worn it, gifted it, saved it, and passed it down.
    — Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • There’s some evidence from studying Indigenous cultures that human minds intuitively value the relationship between numbers more than the absolute difference between them.
    — Clara Moskowitz, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • But given the public interest in solving this challenge, there is a case for taxing the training of frontier AI models and devoting the proceeds to additional research at government AI oversight institutes or universities.
    — Foreign Affairs, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Founded in 2021, Helical Fusion aims to commercialize fusion research conducted at the National Institute for Fusion Science (NIFS), one of Japan’s leading public research institutes.
    — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 7 July 2026
Definition of institutes
Noun
  • The most recognizable are Semana Santa, or Holy Week, processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 7 June 2026
  • The most recognizable are Holy Week processions during the final week of Lent where brotherhoods and robed penitents parade ornate statues of Christ and the Virgin Mary through cities, towns and villages alongside marching bands.
    — Nicole Winfield, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
Definition of brotherhoods

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