A society is a self-reproducing grouping of individuals occupying a particular territory, which may have its own distinctive culture and institutions. As culture is generally considered unique to humans, the terms "society" and "human society" have the same meaning. "Society," may refer to a particular people, such as the Nuer, to a nation state, such as Austria, or to a broader cultural group, such as Western society.

Origin and usage

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The English word society emerged in the 15th century and is derived from the French société. The French word, in turn, had its origin in the Latin societas, a "friendly association with others," from socius meaning "companion, associate, comrade or business partner." Thus the meaning of society is closely related to what is considered to be social. Implicit in the meaning of society is that its members share some mutual concern or interest, a common objective or common characteristics. As such, society is often used to mean the collective citizenry of a country as directed through national institutions concerned with civic welfare.

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Induction on the 4th went great - 31 new Honor Society members. Congrats to all!
PresAlphaChiPsi (Henry James) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:00:52 -0000
Induction on the 4th went great - 31 new Honor Society members. Congrats to all!
SECRET SOCIETY: Land Of The Fly, Home Of The Trill 2010
blackmobmusic (LilJackfrost) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:53:04 -0000
SECRET SOCIETY: Land Of The Fly, Home Of The Trill 2010
@xJonasSupporter You have met Honor Society? I am SOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!! Are they so hot and nice in person?
jonasbroslover (Erica Rudisill) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:52:14 -0000
@xJonasSupporter You have met Honor Society? I am SOOOOOO JEALOUS!!!!!!!! Are they so hot and nice in person?
@JeffWhite34. Please don't tell me your child is wearing crocs... He will be shunned by society!
amyfizzer (Amy Fisher) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:13:01 -0000
@JeffWhite34. Please don't tell me your child is wearing crocs... He will be shunned by society!
@chadnickbok Unless we can reform society and get rid off such a thing. I think we can do that right after abolishing religion.
mdenis (mdenis) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 02:00:41 -0000
@chadnickbok Unless we can reform society and get rid off such a thing. I think we can do that right after abolishing religion.
omg...i get 2 meet honor society...sahweeet! RIP SHAWN! *StHrN bByGiRl*
tinkerbell_08 (Bryttani Renee`) Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:35:20 -0000
omg...i get 2 meet honor society...sahweeet! RIP SHAWN! *StHrN bByGiRl*

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