English
societal
From society + -al.
A compound of society + -al
Proto-Indo-European *sokʷyós ‘follower, companion’
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Latin socius ‘partner, companion’
Latin societās ‘fellowship, association’
Old French societé
Middle French societé
English society
Today it means
adj Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.
Language periods are conventional ranges, not dates for this word.
Etymograph / societal