adj
societal
suh-SEYE-ih-t
adj
1
Relating to society as a whole and its structures, norms, or customs.
"The film explores societal attitudes toward mental health."
How to Use Societal
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo do with society in general, as opposed to individuals.
Common pairings
societal norms
societal change
societal pressure
Word Forms
more societal comparative, most societal superlative
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Etymology
From society + -al.