ADJECTIVE

gesellschaftlich/ɡəˈzɛlʃaftlɪç/social; societal

gesellschaftlich is a German adjective that means social or societal. It is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛlʃaftlɪç/.

Definitions

1.pertaining to society or the organization of society(social issues, society)

a.related to human communities or social relationships

Das ist ein großes gesellschaftliches Problem.—That is a major social problem.

b.concerning social interactions, events, or structures

Er engagiert sich gesellschaftlich für benachteiligte Gruppen.—He is socially engaged for disadvantaged groups.

Adjective Forms

Positivegesellschaftlich

Frequently asked questions

What does "gesellschaftlich" mean in English?
"gesellschaftlich" means social or societal. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "gesellschaftlich"?
"gesellschaftlich" is pronounced /ɡəˈzɛlʃaftlɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "gesellschaftlich"?
"gesellschaftlich" is a adjective in German.

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