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

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benefit society

Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook, is among a number of people, including Burnham and Squeeze frontman Glenn Tilbrook, to invest in the charitable community benefit society.

From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026

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

She joined a benefit society, to which she paid 50 cents a month.

From Making Both Ends Meet The income and outlay of New York working girls by Clark, Sue Ainslie