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 matters(relating to society)

a.concerning the structure or organization of society

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

b.reflecting relationships or norms of a community

Gesellschaftliche Veränderungen beeinflussen das Leben aller.—Societal changes affect everyone’s lives.

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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