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 Despite the efforts to redress the problem, South Africa remains one of the world’s most unequal societies. — Tiisetso Motsoeneng, semafor.com, 16 Oct. 2026 The best crime thrillers consider the way violence, an endemic feature of human societies, can spiral out of hand. — David Faris, TheWeek, 16 Oct. 2026 Liberalism’s next chapter may arise in societies that have experienced the failure of alternatives firsthand. — Mansoor Moaddel, Foreign Affairs, 15 Oct. 2026 Officials say one goal of the attacks is to undermine support for Ukraine, spread fear and discord in European societies and drain investigative resources. — ABC News, 13 Oct. 2026 Modern societies can scarcely agree on what is shameful to begin with. — Robert A. Ballingall, The Conversation, 13 Oct. 2026 In modern societies, there aren’t really that many obstacles anymore. — Marta Balaga, Variety, 12 Oct. 2026 As a result, #NiUnaMenos, a feminist group that originated in Argentina and whose aim is to combat complacency in societies that experience femicides, has taken root in Mexico. — Daniel Peña, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2026 The belief that heat can benefit the mind and relieve psychic suffering has a long history across human societies. — Will Stone, NPR, 5 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for societies
  1. organizations
  2. civilizations
  3. institutions
  4. lifestyles
  5. associations
  6. cultures
  7. institutes
  8. brotherhoods
Noun
  • But the news organizations pushed back against those summons, and the Justice Department withdrew them.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 15 Oct. 2026
  • For federal elections, the Federal Election Commission is the government agency, but for race handicapping and battleground forecasts, election tracking resources and news organizations provide race-by-race projections.
    — Rakesh Agrawal, PC Magazine, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of organizations
Noun
  • And indeed, that’s what frontier civilizations have always done.
    — Lee Billings, Scientific American, 15 Oct. 2026
  • The Middle East has seen several significant archaeological discoveries in 2026, revealing new insights into ancient civilizations and the region’s rich history.
    — Melissa Hancock, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of civilizations
Noun
  • Research expenditure at higher education institutions rose 11%, to approximately $48 billion.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Coming in 2030 will be a proud fusion of iconic Kansas City brands and institutions, enabled by a partnership with Hallmark that starts with razing its headquarters to accommodate the stadium district footprint.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 17 Oct. 2026
Definition of institutions
Noun
  • Prada’s canvas styles also stood out, bringing a relaxed sophistication that feels perfectly aligned with contemporary lifestyles.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
  • New wave of proteinmaxxing Higher protein portions are becoming the new normal as Americans search for healthier lifestyles amidst the affordability and food safety crisis.
    — Joshua Hong, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lifestyles
Noun
  • And while Haiti has committed to a handover protocol for child gang members, getting the public to accept reintegration of anyone with gang associations is likely to be challenging.
    — Nick Paton Walsh, CNN Money, 17 Oct. 2026
  • The European Composer and Songwriter Alliance helps fill that gap, uniting national associations to lobby policymakers and guide young composers through contracts and negotiations.
    — Ben Croll, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of associations
Noun
  • Hollywood executives at a panel featuring UTA, Gold House, Lionsgate and HYBE saw an opening for Asian talent and stories rooted in specific cultures, while conceding that getting projects funded is still a struggle.
    — Ophélie Surcouf, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • The Disciple covers how Wu-Tang’s influence helped hip-hop grow by embracing different cultures and lifestyles, such as kung-fu and chess.
    — John Kennedy, VIBE.com, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of cultures
Noun
  • The company’s facilities include kindergartens, schools and technical training institutes, with more on the way.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Zhou Bowen, the director and chief scientist at Shanghai AI Lab, one of the country’s leading AI research institutes, has similarly argued that AI models need robotics to understand the physical world.
    — Scott Singer, Foreign Affairs, 12 Oct. 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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“Societies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/societies. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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