societal

adjective

so·​ci·​e·​tal sə-ˈsī-ə-tᵊl How to pronounce societal (audio)
: of or relating to society : social
societal forces
societally adverb

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This suggests that the act of requiring individuals to nominate themselves or actively seek promotion may inadvertently disadvantage women, potentially due to societal factors influencing their confidence in self-promotion or their perception of their readiness. Julie Kratz, Forbes.com, 8 June 2025 Domestic chaos leads to societal critique backed by an aggressive sound design and stark aesthetic. Jamie Lang, Variety, 7 June 2025 Consequently, boards must consider both business transformation and their broader societal obligations. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 5 June 2025 The drill serves not only as a practice for county government staff within the Administration Building but also as part of a larger societal effort to demystify AEDs and get the public comfortable with the idea of using them. Shelley Jones, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for societal

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of societal was in 1890

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“Societal.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/societal. Accessed 15 Jun. 2025.

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