Russian Vocabulary (and Wisdom)

How to say "society" in Russian

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общество

Meaning: society, community, company

Pronunciation: [OHP-schees-tvuh]

Part of speech: noun (neuter noun)

Rank: #449 (see frequency list)

My sister works in a charity society. Photo by CMRF_Crumlin.
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Example sentences:

В этом обществе я чувствую себя замечательно.
I feel so great in this company.
Этот человек принадлежит к высшим слоям общества.
This man belongs to the high society.
Мне не нравиться его общество.
I don't like his company.
Моя сестра работает в благотворительном обществе.
My sister works in a charitable society.
Акционерное общество -- самый популярный вид юридического лица в России.
Joint-stock company is the most popular form of entity in Russia.
Человеческое общество развивалось на протяжении многих веков.
Human society has evolved over many centuries.
Я очень часто вижу его в обществе этой девушки.
I often see him with this girl.
literal I often see him in the society of this girl.
Если этот магазин нарушил Ваши права, обратитесь в Общество защиты прав потребителей.
If this store violated your rights, you must contact with the Society for the Protection of Consumer Rights.
Моя тётя работает в Обществе красного креста.
My aunt works at the Red Cross Society.
В "Одноклассниках" много обществ по интересам.
There are a lot of interest groups at Odnoklassniki [a Russian social network].

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