noun

1. A long-standing group of people sharing cultural aspects such as language, dress, norms of behavior and artistic forms.

   “This society has been known for centuries for its colorful clothing and tight-knit family structure.”

2. A group of people who meet from time to time to engage in a common interest; an association or organization.

   “It was then that they decided to found a society of didgeridoo-playing unicyclists.”

3. The sum total of all voluntary interrelations between individuals.

   “The gap between Western and Eastern societies seems to be narrowing.”