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‘Kin recognition serves as the foundation of advanced social systems in a wide variety of other animal societies.’
‘Such top-down control over reproduction is a common feature of cooperative animal societies.’
‘Many species of dolphin live in complex societies.’
‘These insects have very strange societies, in which, typically, each colony is ruled by a single queen.’
‘In insect societies, and particularly in ants, males are by far the neglected sex.’
‘Two general explanations may account for the lack of nepotism within insect societies.’
‘Biting and other types of body contact occur in advanced insect societies.’
‘Animal societies are characterized by cooperation as well as conflict.’
‘Group tasks are found in many animal societies and appear to fall into two broad categories.’
‘Mechanisms of inbreeding avoidance are well documented in vertebrate societies.’
‘Surely insect societies, from their very earliest days, would require the evolution of antibiotics.’
2An organization or club formed for a particular purpose or activity.
in names‘the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals’
‘Thanks to energetic support from the society, the fund-raising activity was a great success.’
‘Frank Bergin, secretary gave a report on the activities of the society during the past year.’
‘The student society's external relations officer said he is looking forward to working with the group.’
‘Formal tastings are also held by wine clubs and societies for less commercial purposes: education or simple pleasure perhaps.’
‘Wesleyan University's student organizations are a far cry from the glee clubs and debate societies of yore.’
‘Young people should get a greater say in how clubs and societies are run, and should have the option of more meaningful activities.’
‘One of the society's activities has been to erect plaques honouring the great range of achievers with Yorkshire roots.’
‘He frequently gives talks to art clubs and societies and will be teaching painting in Tuscany this summer.’
‘Charitable organisations and welfare societies should take the initiative to eradicate begging.’
‘Unlike Hunt and Lockwood, who prefer to make local friends through friends, Wu goes to societies and clubs to meet people.’
‘The week involves, among other things, the chance to join all the clubs and societies that the university has on offer.’
‘Many met together regularly for Bible teaching, prayer and mutual spiritual help in the newly organised religious societies.’
‘For example, there are over 40 thriving clubs and societies on the island - hardly leaving time for visitors to take a breath.’
‘All societies, clubs, associations and organisations relying on annual subscriptions find renewal times somewhat fraught.’
‘Participation for the parade is open to the business sector, private individuals, clubs and societies.’
‘The council are also hopeful that with backing from businesses, coaches from clubs and societies will be able to run training sessions within schools.’
‘Her memorabilia collection, which she regularly presents to clubs and societies, includes towels, rugs and a flag of the star.’
‘While working hard at perfecting his art, in London and Italy, Reynolds was equally assiduous in getting into the right clubs and societies.’
‘Most clubs and societies exist because people are willing to give up their time to serve on organising committees.’
‘There are no fine arts societies, no theatre clubs - only festivals.’
3The situation of being in the company of other people.
‘she shunned the society of others’
‘The mental health charity Turning Point and homeless charities were astonished by her ease with people shunned by society.’
‘Also a divorced woman was shunned by society and treated as an outcast.’
‘Women who had children born out of wedlock were shunned in Irish society while men were often be given the benefit of the doubt.’
‘He was worried he might accidentally hurt one of his friends, or expose himself to be a freak, to be shunned from society.’
‘Ben is a genetic throwback to Neanderthal man, shunned by family and society for his stupidity and ugliness.’
‘Obese people often are shunned by society and blamed for having weak characters.’
‘He also found time in the society of fellow students to doubt and debate all things, and so became something of a republican and a philosopher as well as a physician.’
company, companionship, fellowship, friendship, comradeship, camaraderie, social intercourse