Society:
A human society is a group of people involved in persistent interpersonal relationships, or a large social grouping sharing the same geographical or social territory, typically subject to the same political authority and dominant cultural expectations. Human societies are characterized by the patterns of relationships between individuals who share a distinctive culture and institutions; given by a society may be described as the sum total of such relationships among its constituent members.
Culture:
Culture is a concept based on a term first used in classical antiquity by the Roman orator Cicero: “cultura animi”. This non-agricultural use of the term “culture” re-appeared in modern Europe in the 17th century referring to the betterment or refinement of individuals, especially through education. Cultural is the central to the way we view, experience, and engage with all aspects of our lives and the world around us.
Differences:
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The aggregate of people living together in a more or less ordered community | The arts and other manifestations of human intellectual achievement regarded collectively |
| Synonyms | Association, population, humanity, nation and humanity | Art, perception, fashion, skill and science |
| Antonyms | Hate | Inability, inexperience and ignorance |
| Types | Its types are:
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| History | The term “society” came from the Latin word societas, which in turn was derived from the noun socius (“comrade, friend, and ally”; adjectival form socialis) used to describe a bond or interaction between parties that are friendly, or at least civil. Without an article, the term can refer to the entirety of humanity (also: “society in general”, “society at large”, etc.), although those who are unfriendly or uncivil to the remainder of society in this sense may be deemed to be “antisocial”. | |
| Word origin | It is originated in the Mid-16th century (in the sense ‘companionship, friendly association with others’): from French société | It is originated from Middle English (denoting a cultivated piece of land): the noun from French culture or directly from Latin cultura ‘growing, cultivation’ |
| Derived from | It is derived from the Latin word “societas”. | It is derived from the Latin word “cultura”. |
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| Related | A person is related to his own society. | Culture is related to a person. |
| Represents | A small and a large group of the same culture represent a society. | A culture represents an individual. |
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