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- meaning - Difference between social and societal - English Language . . .
Societal relates to the spontaneous and or directed structuration and organization of society as a whole, while Social refers mostly to the relations of persons or groups within society So societal was probably created and used to specify this holistic approach [which at long last is percolating into people's view]
- What would be a single word or phrase to describe someone who . . .
This film is a coming of age story about a young man who rebuffs societal norms and the expectations of his parents on his path to maturity The word rebel has become the optimum word choice for North American English speakers who are trying to characterize a person who disregards society norms
- Word to describe someone who is ignorant of societal problems
It would be like ignorant or deluded, but specifically regarding knowledge of people's situations or societal problems and solutions A word to describe the actions of that person would be helpful as well As an example: It was very __ of the senator to vote for the harmful bill that would require every homeless person to own a car
- What do you call the male equivalent to Cougar (woman)?
What is the male equivalent to the term quot;cougar quot;? Clarifying The term quot;cougar quot; describes an older woman seeking younger men So a male equivalent would be an older man seek
- Are there examples of triple entendres in English?
I don't know if triple entendres exist I did a lot of online research, but I what I found were examples of double entendres There were examples that claimed to be triple entendres, but they had one
- Are product names treated as singular or plural?
People are up to 13 4% more likely to prefer a plural brand name (e g Snickers), vs a singular one (e g Snicker) for a mainstream product This is relevant on ELU as it is an example of societal values affecting language, and doubtless language influencing societal values
- Can Mr, Mrs, etc. be used with a first name?
In its heyday, the form was used even when the master (or member of the master's family) was much younger than the slave It served as a sign of respect for and subordination to the more powerful person in the societal hierarchy, so it unavoidably included an element of reinforcement of the existing social order
- terminology - Word for the collectively leadership and important roles . . .
It kind of depends if they're a long-lasting ruling caste strata, or if they're chosen from the masses; and if they meet together to rule the clan or separately have power because of a larger system; if you just want a name for a group of roles, or for them meeting or acting together, or for the people behind the roles Ruling class, aristocracy, gentry, patriciate, leadership, establishment
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