Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic) - Society

Here you will learn some English words about society, such as "citizen", "rank", "peer", etc. that are needed for the IELTS exam.

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citizen [noun]

someone whose right of belonging to a particular state is legally recognized either because they are born there or are naturalized

Ex: The government introduced new policies to protect the rights of its citizens .

class [noun]

a group of people having the same economic or social status in a particular society

diversity [noun]

the practice of involving many people from different cultures, social backgrounds, sexual orientations, etc.

Ex: The city council 's diversity initiative aims to ensure representation from all community sectors in decision-making processes .

ethnic [adjective]

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

Ex: The museum 's exhibit showcases the art and artifacts of various ethnic communities .

middle class [noun]

the social class between the upper and lower classes that includes professional and business people

minority [noun]

a small group of people who differ in race, religion, etc. and are often mistreated by the society

Ex: The report highlighted the struggles of the minority in accessing resources .

monarch [noun]

a person who has the power to rule over a kingdom or empire, especially someone who inherits this power

Ex: She studied the history of the monarchs who ruled during the medieval period for her research project .

racism [noun]

harmful or unfair actions, words, or thoughts directed at people of different races, often based on the idea that one’s own race is more intelligent, moral, or worthy

Ex: His promotion was delayed due to racism in the workplace .

rank [noun]

a person's position within a social hierarchy or class

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sociology [noun]

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

Ex: Sociology explains why different societies have varying beliefs , values , and traditions .

lower class [noun]

the social class consisting of people with the lowest position in society and the least money

anthropology [noun]

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

Ex: Anthropology is the study of human societies , cultures , and their development across time and space .

citizenship [noun]

the legal status of being a member of a certain country

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civic [adjective]

officially relating to or connected with a city or town

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demographic [noun]

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

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peer [noun]

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

Ex: The summer camp aimed to create a supportive environment where children could interact with peers and develop social skills .

senior citizen [noun]

an old person, especially someone who is retired

Ex: She volunteers at a shelter that provides support and services for senior citizens .

inferior [adjective]

lower in rank or status in comparison with someone or something else

Ex: She was given an inferior role in the project , despite her previous achievements .

superior [adjective]

higher in status or rank in comparison with someone or something else

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generation [noun]

people born and living at approximately the same period of time

Ex: Each generation faces unique challenges and opportunities shaped by the events of their time .

race [noun]

each of the main groups into which humans can be divided based on their physical attributes such as the color of their skin

Ex: Despite advances in understanding human genetics , race continues to play a significant role in society , influencing everything from social interactions to access to resources .

upper class [noun]

a social group made up of people who hold the highest social position and are usually quite wealthy

working class [noun]

a social class that consists of people with low incomes who do manual or industrial work

bigot [noun]

a person who holds strong opinions about race, religion or politics and is intolerable of differing views

Ex: The conversation quickly escalated when the bigot began shouting offensive remarks at those who disagreed with him .

elite [noun]

a small group of people in a society who enjoy a lot of advantages because of their economic, intellectual, etc. superiority

Ex: The business elite often frequented the luxurious downtown restaurant .

feminism [noun]

the movement that supports equal treatment of men and women and believes women should have the same rights and opportunities

human right [noun]

one of a series of rights that every human being must have

Ex: Torture and cruel , inhuman , or degrading treatment or punishment are prohibited under international human rights law , emphasizing the right to be free from such abuse .

majority [noun]

the larger part or number of a given set or group

Ex: The majority of the class agreed on extending the deadline for the assignment .

Vocabulary for IELTS (Academic)
Architecture	Medicine	Crime and Punishment	The Law
Politics	Religion	Society	Emigration
War	Computer	Geography	Biology
Engineering	Conducting Research	Physics	Mathematics and Statistics
History	Graphs and Figures	Information Technology	Chemistry
Energy and Fuel	Economics	Psychology	Global Issues
Problematic Words	Collective Nouns	Talking about Trends	Equality
Feminism	Marketing