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Synonyms

building society

British

noun

a cooperative organization that accepts deposits of money from savers and uses them to make loans, secured by mortgages, to house buyers. Since 1986 they have been empowered to offer banking services

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Judge Petts said Kershaw had harmed people's trust in bank and building society staff and he had no alternative but to send her straight to prison.

From BBC ● May 8, 2026

Customers with bank accounts in the UK will see a significant increase in the amount of money that is protected if their bank or building society collapses.

From BBC ● Nov. 17, 2025

The UK bank and building society sector has seen widespread branch closures in recent years, as many customers have switched to online and mobile banking.

From BBC ● Nov. 11, 2025

Prices were down 0.6% month-on-month, the building society said.

From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2025

It's easy enough to buy one in a building society if you're in reg'lar work.'

From The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists by Tressell, Robert

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