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Society Definition: Community, Club & Usage (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：organized community (society)
society
/səˈsaɪəti/
n.
A large group of people living together in an organized way, sharing laws, traditions, and culture.
organized community
➕
/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd kəˈmjuːnəti/
n.
A structured group of people living together under common laws, traditions, and cultural norms.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'societas' (companionship) from 'socius' (companion).
💡 Mnemonic
So-CI-e-ty: think 'So C I see' - 'So, I see people together'.
📖 Example
Modern society places great value on education and innovation.
Modern society places great value on education and innovation.
🔗 Collocations
modern society – contemporary human community with advanced technology and culture
civil society – organizations and institutions that operate independently of the government
human society – the aggregate of people living together in a community
🔄 Synonyms
community (n.) – A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.
civilization (n.) – An advanced state of human society with developed culture, science, and government.
populace (n.) – The people living in a particular country or area.
🚫 Antonyms
individual (n.) – A single human being as distinct from a group.
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
Originating from Latin 'socius' meaning 'companion', 'society' has been central to Western philosophy from Aristotle to modern sociology, describing structured human groups with shared laws and culture.
Meaning 2：interest-based club (society)
society
/səˈsaɪəti/
n.
An organization or club formed by people with a shared interest, goal, or profession.
interest-based club
➕
/ˈɪntrəst beɪst klʌb/
n.
A group or organization of people united by a common interest, profession, or purpose.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She joined the university's drama society to meet people who love acting.
She joined the university's drama society to meet people who love acting.
🔗 Collocations
drama society – a club for people interested in theater and acting
historical society – an organization dedicated to preserving and studying history
honor society – a group for students who achieve high academic standards
🔄 Synonyms
club (n.) – An association of people with a common interest or activity.
organization (n.) – A group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or club.
association (n.) – A group of people organized for a joint purpose.
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