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so·ci·e·tal

 (sə-sī′ĭ-tl)
adj.
Of or relating to the structure, organization, or functioning of society.
so·ci′e·tal·ly adv.
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societal

(səˈsaɪətəl)
adj
(Sociology) of or relating to society, esp human society or social relations
soˈcietally adv
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so•ci•e•tal

(səˈsaɪ ɪ tl)

adj.
noting or pertaining to large social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.
[1895–1900]
so•ci′e•tal•ly, adv.
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societal

Belonging to or typical of society, especially in its organization.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.societal - relating to human society and its members; "social institutions"; "societal evolution"; "societal forces"; "social legislation"
social
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societal

adjective
Of or relating to the structure, organization, or functioning of society:
social.
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Translations

societal

[səˈsaɪətəl] ADJ → societal
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societal

[səˈsaɪətəl] (formal) adj (= social) → sociétal(e)
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societal

adj → gesellschaftlich
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