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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Preping to shoot the huge Citadel "Stray Dog Society" event at the Visitors Center Downtown. Images will be @ tinyurl.com/straydog2009
Karson_Photo (Kip Bulwinkle) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:25:59 -0000
Preping to shoot the huge Citadel "Stray Dog Society" event at the Visitors Center Downtown. Images will be @ tinyurl.com/straydog2009
Its a bored slow Friday I guess ill wash my clothes..smoke and watch some movies like meance to society....a throwback flick
leebusy (lee bissell) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 22:08:40 -0000
Its a bored slow Friday I guess ill wash my clothes..smoke and watch some movies like meance to society....a throwback flick
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iRideSnow (Benjamin Staples) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:29:12 -0000
Have fun sucking dick. The dick of society.
14 days away! @honorsociety Chicago hob! Cant wait! @_asdfghjkalyn me and Honor society!!! again haha
2rebelsmeandHS (Monica Hill/Bruno) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:18:31 -0000
14 days away! @honorsociety Chicago hob! Cant wait! @_asdfghjkalyn me and Honor society!!! again haha
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ReBuildingYou (ReBuildingYou) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:00:45 -0000
@PatriciaHaney (you might be interested?) SOCIETY or ASSOCIATION? list FREE get your info out there http://bit.ly/FreeMkg to build community
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OfficeJobsPDX (Office Jobs) Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:46:52 -0000
Hiring a Medical Receptionist at Medical Society Staffing (Portland, OR) http://bit.ly/4vcyb4 #jobs #shjobs

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