Local friendly societies organized a charity fair to support the community.

During the colonial era, landed societies controlled vast estates and dictated rural life.

Many novels of the period portray the decline of the landed society as estates passed to distant heirs and the income that once supported them dwindled.

Anthropologists argued that the remote valley's political life functioned as a house society rather than through descent-based clans.

In many regions, house societies maintained their traditions through communal rituals and shared lineage.

The conference brought together scholars from various learned societies to discuss interdisciplinary challenges.

The Society Islander offered to teach us the ancient wayfinding techniques used by her ancestors.

Many collecting societies play a crucial role in ensuring creators receive fair compensation for the use of their work.

The composer joined a collecting society to ensure her songs were licensed and royalties were collected on her behalf.

High societies often shape cultural tastes through exclusive salons and private patronage.