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societally

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /səˈsaɪətəli/

KK: /səˈsaɪətəli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to society or social relationships.


Example

The changes in policy will affect us societally, impacting our community as a whole.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed how we are changing societally?
Sloth B
Yeah, it feels like everyone is becoming more aware of social issues.
Sloth A
Exactly! It's like we're all striving to improve societally together.
Sloth B
For sure, it's great to see people taking action and making a difference.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
socially
culturally
communally
Antonyms
individually
privately
solitarily
Root Explanation

Societally → It is formed from "societas" (from Latin, meaning companionship or association) and the suffix "-ally" (meaning in a manner relating to). The word "societally" refers to something that relates to society or in a manner pertaining to social structures.

Memory Tip

Think of 'society' as a group of people living together ('societas') and remember that 'societally' means in a way that relates to that group.

Visually Confused Words
occidentally
unsocially
orientally
insocially
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