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Advanced Vocabulary for TOEFL - Society

Here you will learn some English words about society, such as "nobility", "civic", "ethnic", etc. that are needed for the TOEFL exam.

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Advanced Words Needed for TOEFL
sociology
[noun]

the scientific study of human society, its nature, structure, and development, as well as social behavior

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the study of the origins and developments of the human race and its societies and cultures

Ex: anthropology explores human evolution , genetics , and physical adaptations through the study of fossils , primates , and modern human populations .
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stratum
[noun]

a group of people with similar social standing, education, or income

Ex: The political party gained support from the stratum.
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nobility
[noun]

the class of people with the highest social or political ranks and titles

Ex: The opulent ball was attended by nobility, showcasing their wealth and status .
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the society's middle class

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someone who believes that a particular group of people, especially one determined by sex, religion, or race, is better than other groups and should dominate them

Ex: supremacist's rhetoric fueled division and conflict in the community .
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overlord
[noun]

someone who is in a position of power, especially in the past

Ex: During the empire , the emperor was considered the overlord.
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the belief that cultural diversity within a society should be respected

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civic
[Adjective]

relating to the activities or duties of individuals concerning their town, city, or local area

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the statistical characteristics of a population, such as age, gender, and ethnicity

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collective
[Adjective]

involving, done, or shared by all members of a group

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ethnic
[Adjective]

relating to a group of people with shared culture, tradition, history, language, etc.

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Caucasian
[Adjective]

referring to people with light or white skin, typically of European origin

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homosexual
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the same gender

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heterosexual
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a sexual or romantic attraction to people of the opposite gender

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bisexual
[Adjective]

(of a person) having a sexual attraction to people of both their own gender and other genders

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non-binary
[Adjective]

related to someone whose gender identity does not fit in the traditional binary categories of male or female

Ex: David appreciated the honesty and authenticity of non-binary community , which challenged societal norms and promoted acceptance of diverse gender identities .
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asexual
[Adjective]

(of a person) having no sexual interests or not experiencing any sexual attraction

Ex: David stands in solidarity with asexual community , advocating for greater awareness and acceptance of their identities and experiences .
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transgender
[Adjective]

describing or relating to someone whose gender identity does not correspond with their birth sex

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peer
[noun]

a person of the same age, social status, or capability as another specified individual

Ex: Despite being new to the company , she quickly established herself as peer to her colleagues through hard work and expertise .
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LGBTQ
[Adjective]

lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer or questioning

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pansexual
[Adjective]

related to a person who is sexually and emotionally attracted to people regardless of their gender or sex

Ex: Despite facing stigma and misunderstanding , pansexual individual embraces their identity with pride and confidence , finding fulfillment in their ability to love people of all genders .
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