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feminine

/soθjeˈðað/ ES

/sosjeˈðað/ MX

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Translation

society, company

Word origin

From Latin societas, societatem ('fellowship, association, alliance'), from socius ('companion').

Origin: Latin
Root: societatem
English cognates: society, social, associate

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Pluralsociedades

Examples

Society is changing very fast in recent years.

We live in a society full of new opportunities.

That ancient society had very harsh laws.

Society expects a lot of young people today.

Every society needs clear and fair rules.

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This word is part of lesson 26.