Definition of
societal has definitions from the field of sociology
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[ adjective ] (sociology) relating to human society and its members

Synonyms

social

Examples

"social institutions" "societal evolution" "societal forces" "social legislation"

Used in print

(Joyce O. Hertzler, American Social Institutions;...)

Religion is vitally necessary in both societal maintenance and regulation .

Related terms

society society

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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