þjóðfélags
Þjóðfélags is the genitive singular form of the Icelandic noun þjóðfélag, which means society or the social order of a people. In contemporary Icelandic, the term is used to refer to the broad realm of social life, including how communities are organized, how institutions function, and how people interact within a polity. It appears mainly in academic, policy, and public discourse, often as part of compound terms or phrases that address social life and its structures.
Etymology and sense: The word is built from þjóð, meaning a people or nation, and félag, meaning
Usage and related fields: In Icelandic, the concept is closely tied to the study of society and
See also: félagsfræði, þjóðfélagsfræði. These terms cover sociology and the study of society, complementing discussions that
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