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society

[/səˈsaɪəti/]
nounfemininepl: societies
sociedade
1. A group of people living together in an organized community
Modern society faces many challenges.
A sociedade moderna enfrenta muitos desafios.
2. People in general or considered collectively
Society expects certain standards of behavior.
A sociedade espera certos padrões de comportamento.
3. A club or association of people with shared interests
She joined the local historical society.
Ela se juntou à sociedade histórica local.
4. The wealthy and fashionable people of a place
High society events are exclusive.
Os eventos da alta sociedade são exclusivos.
Synonyms
communitycivilizationassociationclubgroup
Antonyms
solitudeisolation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sociedade
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
sociedade
No regional variation; standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
sociedade
No regional variation; standard usage
Portugal
sociedade
Standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

high society - alta sociedade
the upper echelons of society - os estratos superiores da sociedade
polite society - a boa sociedade
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