1. The totality of social relationships among human beings. 2. A group of human beings broadly distinguished from other groups by mutual interests, participation in characteristic relationships, shared institutions, and a common culture. 3. The institutions and culture of a distinct self-perpetuating group. 4. a folklore society; a society of bird watchers. 5. The rich, privileged, and fashionable social class. 6. The socially dominant members of a community. 7. enjoys the society of friends and family members. 8. an insect society.
