Meaning: Violent or extreme disorder; chaos.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The protest turned into mayhem.

Category: Society › Disorder

Synonyms:

• chaos
• disorder

Meaning: Member of the Order of the British Empire, an honor awarded for service.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was awarded an MBE for his contributions to charity.

Category: Society › Honors

Synonyms:

• honor
• award

Meaning: Unkind or cruel.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: It was mean of him to say that.

Category: Society › Behavior

Synonyms:

• unkind
• cruel

Antonyms:

• kind
• nice

Meaning: Having significance or purpose.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: She wants to have a meaningful career.

Category: Society › Values

Synonyms:

• significant
• important

Antonyms:

• meaningless
• insignificant

Meaning: Without meaning or significance.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The argument was meaningless to me.

Category: Society › Values

Synonyms:

• insignificant
• trivial

Antonyms:

• meaningful
• important

Meaning: The method or way of doing something.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Education is a means to success.

Category: Society › Methods

Synonyms:

• method
• way

Meaning: A place where different cultures blend together.

Part of speech: noun

Example: New York City is often called a melting pot of cultures.

Category: Society › Culture

Synonyms:

• cultural mix
• diverse society

Antonyms:

• homogeneous society
• cultural isolation

Meaning: A person belonging to a group or organization.

Part of speech: noun

Example: She is a member of the local book club.

Category: Society › Organizations

Synonyms:

• participant
• associate

Antonyms:

• non-member
• outsider

Meaning: The state of being a member of a group or organization.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Her membership in the gym allows her to use all facilities.

Category: Society › Organizations

Synonyms:

• affiliation
• enrollment

Antonyms:

• nonmembership
• exclusion

Meaning: A US holiday for honoring military personnel who died in service.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Memorial Day is observed on the last Monday of May.

Category: Society › Holidays

Synonyms:

• remembrance day
• honoring day

Meaning: A term used in India for a European woman, often in a colonial context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The memsahib hosted a tea party for her friends.

Category: Society › Cultural Terms

Synonyms:

• madam
• lady

Meaning: Adult human males.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The men in the room were discussing sports.

Category: Society › Gender

Synonyms:

• males
• gentlemen

Antonyms:

• women
• girls

Meaning: Men collectively, especially in a family or community context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The menfolk gathered for the annual meeting.

Category: Society › Gender

Synonyms:

• men
• males

Meaning: A social class between the upper and working classes, typically characterized by moderate income and education.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The middle class plays a significant role in the economy.

Category: Society › Economics

Meaning: A smaller group within a larger population, often distinguished by ethnicity or culture.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The minority group fought for their rights.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

• group
• subgroup

Antonyms: majority

Meaning: A person who dislikes or is prejudiced against women.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The misogynist made derogatory comments about women.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

• woman-hater
• sexist

Antonyms:

• feminist
• supporter of women's rights

Meaning: Characterized by a dislike of women.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: His misogynistic remarks were widely criticized.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

• sexist
• woman-hating

Antonyms:

• feminist
• supportive

Meaning: Dislike of, contempt for, or ingrained prejudice against women.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Misogyny is a serious issue in many cultures.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

• woman-hating
• sexism

Antonyms:

• feminism
• gender equality

Meaning: A domestic arrangement involving three people, often in a romantic context.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They decided to enter into a mnage a trios.

Category: Society › Relationships

Synonyms:

• throuple
• triad

Meaning: Relating to or representing several different cultures.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The city is known for its multicultural community.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

• diverse
• pluralistic

Antonyms:

• homogeneous
• uniform

Meaning: The presence of, or support for, multiple cultural traditions within a society.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Multiculturalism enriches our community.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

• diversity
• pluralism

Antonyms:

• uniformity
• monoculture

Meaning: Involving or representing multiple races.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: The multi-racial team worked well together.

Category: Society

Synonyms:

• diverse
• varied

Antonyms:

• homogeneous
• uniform

Meaning: a wealthy or influential person

Part of speech: noun

Example: He acted like a nabob in his new suit.

Category: Society › Wealth

Meaning: a term sometimes used to describe a man perceived as effeminate

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was called a 'nancy' for his fashion choices.

Category: Society

Meaning: A town that has been newly built or developed.

Part of speech: noun

Example: They moved to a new town for better job opportunities.

Category: Society › Urban Development

Synonyms:

• planned community
• developed area

Meaning: A person from New Zealand.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As a New Zealander, she loves the outdoors.

Category: Society › Nationalities

Synonyms: Kiwi

Meaning: In the building or house next to yours.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: My friend lives next door.

Category: Society › Housing

Synonyms:

• adjacent
• neighboring

Meaning: In the buildings or houses next to yours.

Part of speech: adverb

Example: The children from next doors often play together.

Category: Society › Housing

Synonyms:

• adjacent
• neighboring

Meaning: A non-governmental organization that operates independently of government.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The NGO focuses on environmental conservation.

Category: Society › Organizations

Synonyms:

• nonprofit organization
• charity

Meaning: A person from Nigeria.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The Nigerian artist showcased her work at the gallery.

Category: Society › Nationalities

Synonyms: Nigerian citizen

Meaning: An acronym for 'Not In My Back Yard', referring to people who oppose local developments.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The nimby attitude can hinder community progress.

Category: Society › Urban Development

Synonyms: local opposition

Meaning: A person of high social status.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was considered a nob in the community.

Category: Society › Social Class

Synonyms:

• aristocrat
• noble

Antonyms: commoner

Meaning: The quality of being noble in character or rank.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Nobility often comes with responsibilities.

Category: Society › Social Class

Synonyms:

• aristocracy
• gentry

Antonyms: commonality

Meaning: A man of noble birth or rank.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The nobleman hosted a grand feast.

Category: Society › Social Class

Synonyms:

• aristocrat
• gentleman

Antonyms: commoner

Meaning: The obligation of the wealthy to help those less fortunate.

Part of speech: phrase

Example: Noblesse oblige is often cited in discussions about philanthropy.

Category: Society › Social Responsibility

Meaning: A woman of noble birth or rank.

Part of speech: noun

Example: The noblewoman was known for her charitable works.

Category: Society › Social Class

Synonyms:

• aristocrat
• lady

Antonyms: commoner

Meaning: A person who moves from place to place without a permanent home.

Part of speech: noun

Example: As a nomad, she traveled across many countries.

Category: Society › Lifestyle

Synonyms:

• wanderer
• roamer

Antonyms: settler

Meaning: Living a lifestyle of moving from place to place.

Part of speech: adjective

Example: They lead a nomadic life, traveling frequently.

Category: Society › Lifestyle

Synonyms:

• wandering
• roaming

Antonyms: settled

Meaning: A person who does not conform to established customs or norms.

Part of speech: noun

Example: He was a nonconformist who challenged societal expectations.

Category: Society › Culture

Synonyms:

• rebel
• individualist

Antonyms: conformist

Meaning: The refusal to conform to established customs or norms.

Part of speech: noun

Example: Nonconformity can lead to social change.

Category: Society › Culture

Synonyms:

• rebellion
• defiance

Antonyms: conformity