This meaning talks about things that belong to or affect society and how people live together. It is often used when talking about groups of people or communities.
Societal rules help people live well.
Many societal problems need solutions.
This use shows how an action, event, or change affects many people or society generally. It talks about the broad influence on communities or groups of people.
Climate change has many societal impacts.
We study societal effects of technology.
Here, societal means connected to big social systems like governments, laws, or education. It talks about how these systems organize society.
Societal structures shape how we live.
Laws are part of societal systems.
This meaning relates to what society thinks is right or normal. It means shared ideas or customs many people agree on.
Societal expectations guide behavior.
Certain societal values differ by country.
This usage highlights problems or inequalities in society, like unfairness or conflicts between groups of people.
Societal challenges include poverty and racism.
Many societal problems affect health.
