สังคม

Explanation

สังคม comes from Pali, but in modern Thai it is a common everyday word used in conversation, news, school, and business. Its core idea is a group or system formed by people and their relationships. It can refer to society as a whole, or to a smaller community, circle, or social world. As a noun, it means society or community. After another noun, it often works like an adjective meaning social or society-related. In the expression เข้าสังคม, it does not literally mean “enter society”; it means to socialize, take part in social settings, or fit into a group.

Usage

You will hear this word when people discuss social issues, national or local culture, school or workplace relationships, online communities, social status, and social skills. In news or class it often means society in an abstract sense; in daily conversation it can also refer to one’s social world or social life.

Caution

สังคม does not mean “company.” Also, expressions like “working adult” should not be translated word-for-word as คนสังคม; depending on context, use คนทำงาน, ผู้ใหญ่, or เข้าสู่สังคมการทำงาน.

1 society synonyms

• ประชาชน

  prachaachon the public

  ประชาชน means the people, citizens, or the general public. สังคม refers more broadly to society as a system of people, relationships, rules, and culture.

2 community synonyms

• ชุมชน

  chumchon community

  ชุมชน often suggests a local or residential community. สังคม is wider and can refer to online spaces, schools, workplaces, classes, and other social groups.

• วงการ

  woŋ kaan professional circle

  วงการ usually means a field, industry, or professional world, such as entertainment or academia. สังคม is broader and can describe any social group or community.

3 social synonyms

• ส่วนรวม

  ส่วนรวม refers to the collective or public as a whole, often in contexts of public interest or shared responsibility. สังคม is broader and means social or society-related.