Basic

societal

/səˈsaɪətl/

so · ci · e · tal sə · ˈsaɪ · ə · tl

English Definition

adj. relating to society or social relations

中文释义

社会的

Significado en Español

social

한국어 뜻

사회의

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

thuộc xã hội

Example Sentence

The film addresses important societal issues.

这部电影探讨了重要的社会问题。

Synonyms

social communal cultural

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “societal”:

A personal
B private
C social
D individual

Show answer

C — social. “societal” means adj. relating to society or social relations

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

Bad pollution is a serious ______ problem that truly affects everyone.

A personal
B private
C tiny
D societal

Show answer

D — societal. “societal” means adj. relating to society or social relations

Common questions about “societal”

What does “societal” mean?

societal — adj. relating to society or social relations. In Chinese: 社会的.

How do you pronounce “societal”?

societal is pronounced /səˈsaɪətl/. It breaks into 4 syllables: so · ci · e · tal.

How do you use “societal” in a sentence?

The film addresses important societal issues. (这部电影探讨了重要的社会问题。)

What are synonyms for “societal”?

social, communal, cultural — all close in meaning to societal (adj. relating to society or social relations).

Is “societal” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. societal appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

Progress / 学习进度

1963 / 2445

80% through this level

Mastered: 0 / 2445 (0%)

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societal

Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

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