Society
Society , noun
[Latin societas, from socius a companion: compare French société. See Social.]
1.
The relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company.
Her loved society.
There is society where none intrudes
By the deep sea, and music in its roar.
2.
Connection; participation; partnership. [Rare]
The meanest of the people and such as have the least society with the acts and crimes of kings.
3.
A number of persons associated for any temporary or permanent object; an association for mutual or joint usefulness, pleasure, or profit; a social union; a partnership; as, a missionary society.
4.
The persons, collectively considered, who live in any region or at any period; any community of individuals who are united together by a common bond of nearness or intercourse; those who recognize each other as associates, friends, and acquaintances.
5.
Specifically, the more cultivated portion of any community in its social relations and influences; those who mutually give receive formal entertainments.
Collocations (2)
Society of Jesus , See Jesuit.
Society verses , the lightest kind of lyrical poetry; verses for the amusement of polite society.