No. 1,841 in Russian
обществе
"Обществе" (prepositional case of "общество") means "in society" or "in the community."
In a sentence
В современном обществе важно заботиться о природе.
In modern society, it is important to care for nature.
Here, "обществе" (society) is used to refer to the collective group of people within a specific cultural or temporal context, emphasizing shared values and concerns.
Он всегда хорошо себя ведёт в обществе.
He always behaves well in company.
In this context, "обществе" is used to mean "company" or "social group" where people interact directly, underscoring social behavior and decorum.
Мы изучали историю древних обществ на уроке.
We studied the history of ancient societies in class.
In this instance, "обществе" relates to "societies," referring to organized groups of people with shared structures and practices, used in an educational and historical sense.
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