Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - society

səˈsaɪətɪ n. (pl. -ies) 1 the sum of human conditions and activity regarded as a whole functioning interdependently. 2 a social community (all societies must have firm laws). 3 a a social mode of life. b the customs and organization of an ordered community. 4 Ecol. a plant community. 5 a the socially advantaged or prominent members of a community (society would not approve). b this, or a part of it, qualified in some way (is not done in polite society). 6 participation in hospitality; other people's homes or company (avoids society). 7 companionship, company (avoids the society of such people). 8 an association of persons united by a common aim or interest or principle (formed a music society). øSociety of Friends see QUAKER. Society of Jesus see JESUIT. øøsocietal adj. (esp. in sense 1). societally adv. [F soci÷t÷ f. L societas -tatis f. socius companion]