Societal (adjective)

Relating to society as a whole, rather than to individual people or families.

Origin:

Early 20th century: from society + -al.

Examples:

  1. Societal problems such as poverty and unemployment.
  2. Societal norms and values.
  3. Societal expectations of gender roles.
  4. Societal pressure to conform.
  5. Societal issues of healthcare and education.
Some random words: hodgepodge, centigrade, school