Lipunan (en. Society)

li-pu-nan

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A group of people living in the same community or region.
Society is composed of various types of people with their own cultures.
Ang lipunan ay binubuo ng iba't ibang uri ng tao na may kani-kanilang kultura.
A system of relationships and interactions between people.
Society has rules that strengthen the relationships among people.
Ang lipunan ay may mga patakaran na nagpapalakas sa ugnayan ng mga tao.
An organized whole of people that makes up a community.
A healthy society requires cooperation from everyone.
Ang isang malusog na lipunan ay nangangailangan ng kooperasyon mula sa lahat.

Etymology

from the word 'lipun' meaning 'gathering' or 'community'

Common Phrases and Expressions

rapid development of society
The rapid advancement of economy and culture within a society.
mabilis na pag-unlad ng lipunan

Related Words

culture
The totality of ideas, practices, traditions, and customs shared by a society.
kultura
government
The system of authorities and laws that govern a society.
pamahalaan

Slang Meanings

group of people
Our society is full of different people.
Ang lipunan natin ay puno ng iba't ibang tao.
group or community
We need to participate in society for change.
Kailangan nating makilahok sa lipunan para sa pagbabago.
people around
Isn't it interesting to talk about the problems in society?
Di ba't nakakaaliw na pag-usapan ang mga problema sa lipunan?