össztársadalmi

Össztársadalmi is a Hungarian adjective formed from the prefix össz- meaning "whole" or "entire" and the noun társadalom, "society." It describes phenomena, policies, or viewpoints that affect or involve the entire society, rather than a specific group, sector, or demographic. In this sense it signals a broad, cross-cutting scope.

In academic and public discourse, the term often appears with phrases such as "össztársadalmi probléma" (a problem affecting society as a whole), "össztársadalmi érdek" (the public interest), "össztársadalmi konszenzus" (broad societal consensus), or "össztársadalmi felelősség" (responsibility shared across society). It can also describe processes that require wide-ranging cooperation across sectors and groups, for example government, business, civil society, and citizens acting in concert.

It differs from "társadalmi" (social) in that it emphasizes an overarching, cross-cutting scope rather than relationships within a single subgroup. It is distinct from "szociális," which in Hungarian more often relates to welfare or social services, though everyday usage can blur boundaries. The term is common in social science, policy analysis, and public discourse to denote macro-level or societal-wide dimensions.

Translations into English include "pan-societal," "societal-wide," or "macro-societal," depending on context. The term is primarily used in Hungarian-language discourse and may appear in policy documents, scholarly writing, and media discussions.