Kemasyarakatan

Kemasyarakatan is an Indonesian term that refers to matters related to society, social life, and the social order. It is formed from the noun masyarakat (society) with the affixes ke- and -an, which together indicate the state, quality, or domain of something. In everyday language, kemasyarakatan describes phenomena, processes, and policies that concern community life, social relations, norms, institutions, and the functioning of groups within a country or locality.

In sociology, anthropology, and public discourse, kemasyarakatan is used to discuss how people organize themselves, build social cohesion, and address common issues. It also appears in policy discussions about social development, community engagement, and the administration of social welfare or civil-society programs. The term emphasizes the social dimension rather than individual attributes.

It is closely linked to core Indonesian concepts such as masyarakat, gotong royong, and solidaritas, which reflect cooperative and communal norms in social life. While kemasyarakatan can be used broadly, it is often distinguished from technical or economic terms to highlight social context and collective life. In legal or administrative contexts, phrases involving kemasyarakatan may appear in discussions of social order, community-based governance, or public participation, always with an emphasis on the community as a whole.

See also: Masyarakat, Sosiologi, Gotong royong, Kebijakan sosial.