benefit society

American  

noun

1. an association of persons to create a fund, either by dues or assessments, for the assistance of members and their families in case of sickness, death, etc.

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benefit society British  

noun

1. a US term for friendly society

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Etymology

Origin of benefit society

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

For now, governments and companies are bullish that AI innovation will benefit society, from helping teachers educate large populations to better personalising medical care.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“Unfortunately, for individuals such as myself and my family, the way the research contribution was portrayed is that it would benefit society as a whole,” she said.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2025

He believes artificial intelligence can benefit society, but he also recognizes the serious risks if the technology is left unchecked.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2024

"The more we learn about living things -- from tomatoes and other crops, to animals and microbes -- the broader the opportunities to employ that learning to benefit society," he added.

From Science Daily • Apr. 24, 2024

Dickens, in his later days, is more of a reformer than at the opening of his career; and Charles Reade and Kingsley likewise make a conscious attempt to benefit society.

From The Age of Tennyson by Walker, Hugh