Sociedad (en. Society)

/so.θje.ˈðad/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A group of individuals who share a culture, values, and norms.
Current society faces many challenges.
La sociedad actual enfrenta muchos desafíos.
An organization of people with a common interest.
A society was established to promote education.
Se constituyó una sociedad para promover la educación.
A social structure that regulates interactions among its members.
Society establishes laws to regulate behavior.
La sociedad establece leyes para normar el comportamiento.

Etymology

It derives from the Latin 'societas', which means union or alliance.

Common Phrases and Expressions

civil society
A set of non-governmental organizations and groups that represent various interests in society.
sociedad civil
corporation
A type of company whose owners are shareholders and whose liability is limited to the capital contributed.
sociedad anónima
consumer society
A society in which the consumption of goods and services is a central axis of social and economic life.
sociedad de consumo

Related Words

social
Related to society or to the relationships among people.
social
sociology
A science that studies society and social relationships.
sociología
partner
A person who is a part of a society or association.
socio

Slang Meanings

People
That society is very close-knit.
Esa sociedad es muy unida.
Those from above
Society does not understand our problems.
La sociedad no entiende nuestros problemas.