social order
Americannoun
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the established structure or mode of organization of a society.
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a state of society characterized by the rule of law, relative peace or calm, respect for shared societal norms and institutions.
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"If the Cuban economy and social order collapses, it would actually be a disaster for the United States, because it's likely to touch off a mass migration crisis," the professor said.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
For all its troubles, no system better protects free markets, freedom of thought and a social order.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026
At the same time he is seen as loyal to Thailand's traditional social order -- a stance that resonates with many in a still largely conservative society.
From Barron's • Feb. 8, 2026
When African Americans migrated west, L.A. was wide open, a physical and spiritual landscape with space to build the social order anew.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 10, 2025
There was a social order that, at first, I didn’t understand but kept bumping into.
From "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago
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