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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.


benefit society British  

noun

  1. a US term for friendly society

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of benefit society

First recorded in 1835–45

Example Sentences

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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

You can’t really anticipate how technologies might benefit society without any input from people in society.

From Salon • Aug. 17, 2024

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

AI risk mitigation policies might see compute prioritised for research most likely to benefit society -- from green energy to health and education.

From Science Daily • Feb. 15, 2024

It comprises a library, recreation-room, casino, sick fund, benefit society, and school; and lectures and evening parties, dramatic entertainments, and classes for scientific students, are all to be found within its walls.

From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry

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