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 approach is crucial for mitigating downsides and enhancing the benefits of AI for societal mental well-being. Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026 Some tech industry figures say the facilities have become lightning rods for concerns over broader economic and societal changes posed by the AI boom. ABC News, 2 July 2026 Prolonged periods of extreme heat strain societal infrastructure, from the days-long demand on energy grids because of AC units on full blast, to crop yields and even public transit, Horton said. Eduardo Cuevas, USA Today, 1 July 2026 The ecological and societal conditions that drive infectious disease emergence are becoming increasingly complex. Krutika Kuppalli, STAT, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for societal

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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 5 Jul. 2026.

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