ADJECTIVE

gesellschaftlich/ɡəˈzɛlʃaftlɪç/social; societal

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

Definitions

1.relating to society or social structures(society, social matters)

a.concerning society or community as a whole

Die gesellschaftlichen Veränderungen der letzten Jahre sind enorm.—The social changes of recent years are enormous.

b.pertaining to public life or collective issues

Das ist ein wichtiges gesellschaftliches Thema.—That is an important social issue.

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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