Definition of "society" []

• The totality of social relationships among humans. (noun)
• A group of humans broadly distinguished from other groups by mutual interests, participation in characteristic relationships, shared institutions, and a common culture. (noun)
• The institutions and culture of a distinct self-perpetuating group. (noun)
• An organization or association of persons engaged in a common profession, activity, or interest: a folklore society; a society of bird watchers. (noun)
• The rich, privileged, and fashionable social class. (noun)

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• "Regardless of religious, cultural or even political persuasions, every society actually has to have guidelines, traditions, beliefs, mores, values…..society does not sustain itself without them."
• "In fact _the most far-seeing conservatives_ to-day demand it, for "_control by society as a whole_" means, for the present, _control by society_ as it is."
• "Young people naturally and commendably seek the society of those of their own age; but, be careful in choosing your companions; and lay this down as a rule never to be departed from, that no youth, nor man, ought to be called your _friend_, who is addicted to _indecent talk_, or who is fond of the _society of prostitutes_."