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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The Supreme Court’s eventual ruling could also have far-reaching consequences beyond gun manufacturers, such as litigation against social media companies, fossil fuel firms, and pharmaceutical manufacturers facing lawsuits over their products’s societal effects. Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Mar. 2025 Again, the result was a lack of comprehensive justice, which created discontent among victims and deepened, rather than mended, societal rifts. Patrick Vinck, Foreign Affairs, 4 Mar. 2025 This reflects a deeper societal expectation that fathers prioritize breadwinning over caregiving. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025 These relationships are shaped by a variety of factors, including societal expectations, personal experiences and individual personalities. Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 3 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for societal

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 12 Mar. 2025.

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