SOCIETY

society. Society, n. company, fraternity, pertnership, union

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So‐ci″e‐ty (?), n.; pl. Societies (#). [[L. societas, fr. socius a companion: cf. F. société. See Social.]] 1. 1. The relationship of men to one another when associated in any way; companionship; fellowship; company. “Her loved society.” Milton.
There is society where none intrudes By the deep sea, and music in its roar. Byron. 2. 2. Connection; participation; partnership.
The meanest of the people and such as have the least society with the acts and crimes of kings. Jer. Taylor. 3. 3. A number of persons associated for any temporary or permanent object; an association for mutual or joint usefulness, pleasure, or profit; a social union; a partnership; as, a missionary society.
4. 4. The persons, collectively considered, who live in any region or at any period; any community of individuals who are united together by a common bond of nearness or intercourse; those who recognize each other as associates, friends, and acquaintances.
5. 5. Specifically, the more cultivated portion of any community in its social relations and influences; those who mutually give receive formal entertainments.
Society of Jesus. See Jesuit. — Society verses [[a translation of F. vers de société]], the lightest kind of lyrical poetry; verses for the amusement of polite society.