1. a community of people living together in an organized way with shared laws, traditions, and values
2. people in general thought of as a large organized group
3. an organization of people who share a common interest or purpose

Examples

• Modern society depends heavily on technology.
• She studies the role of women in ancient societies.
• Society expects people to follow certain rules of behavior.
• He joined the local historical society to learn about the town’s past.
• The charity event attracted members of high society.
• Different societies have different customs and traditions.
• The debate society meets every Thursday evening.
• Crime is a serious problem in our society.