societal
adjective
so·ci·e·tal
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Other Words from societal
societally
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Examples of societal in a Sentence
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Still, foundation grants and programs provide major assistance and support to residents and community groups in metro Detroit, often with the aim of addressing deep societal problems. — Jc Reindl, Detroit Free Press, "Southeast Michigan nonprofit CEO pay has jumped. Here's why," 23 Aug. 2019 All of this can help them lead the charge on vital societal issues, like equal pay and sustainable living. — Marcie Merriman, Quartz at Work, "Will tech addiction mean the rise or demise of the Gen Z workforce?," 22 Aug. 2019 And they have increasingly been asked to do this in situations that involve societal problems that would be better resolved in the community—problems like homelessness, mental illness, and substance use. — Justin Rohrlich, Quartz, "You’re 30% more likely to go to jail if you get arrested than your parents were," 14 Aug. 2019 More consumers want companies to address societal problems, including climate change and crumbling infrastructure. — Kim Sheehan, The Conversation, "Companies promoting causes can be accused of ‘wokewashing’ – allying themselves only for good PR," 9 Aug. 2019 The second-year FC Cincinnati goalkeeper goes where other pro athletes won't, or can't, on societal issues, mostly via Twitter. — Pat Brennan, Cincinnati.com, "FC Cincinnati: Spencer Richey weighs in on Alejandro Bedoya, gun-control conversation," 7 Aug. 2019 The Fort’s Tennis Works program attracted the attention of the Aspen Institute, which brings together diverse thought leaders to address complex societal issues. — Caryn M. Sullivan, Twin Cities, "Caryn Sullivan: The real magic at The Fort happens in the afternoon," 28 July 2019 Since its debut in April 2017, the drama series has received rave reviews, both for its acting performances and its echoes of real-life societal issues. — Eric Todisco, PEOPLE.com, "The Handmaid's Tale Renewed by Hulu for Season 4," 26 July 2019 On a societal level, the desire to exercise choice may create collective perversity. — Paul Bloom, The New Yorker, "The Strange Appeal of Perverse Actions," 19 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'societal.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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societal
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of societal
formal
: of or relating to society
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