social order

noun
UK: /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈɔːdə(r)/
US: /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈɔːrdər/

  1. The way society is organized and controlled.

    1. The new laws help to keep social order.
    2. Maintaining social order is key to the stability of the country.

  2. A particular system or structure of relationships and hierarchies in a society.

    1. The old social order was based on family status.
    2. Education plays a vital role in transforming the prevailing social order.

Synonyms

system organization hierarchy establishment structure

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "social order" in English means: The way society is organized and controlled., A particular system or structure of relationships and hierarchies in a society..

The phonetic transcription of "social order" is /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈɔːdə(r)/ in British English and /ˈsoʊʃəl ˈɔːrdər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "social order": system, organization, hierarchy, establishment, structure.

Example usage of "social order": "The new laws help to keep social order.". More examples on the page.