Societal

Pronunciation

• IPA: /səˈsaɪətl/

Origin

society + -al

Full definition of societal

Adjective

1. Of or pertaining to society or social groups, or to their activities, customs, etc.
• 2010, Malcolm Knox, The Monthly, April 2010, Issue 55, The Monthly Ptd Ltd, page 46:While H5N1 flu is obviously lethal, some milder flus pose a greater societal threat, Professor Mathews says.

Anagrams

• coaliest