The English word "society" emerged in the [[15th century]] and is derived from the French ''société''. The French word, in turn, had its origin in the [[Latin]] ''societas'', a "friendly association with others," from ''socius'' meaning "companion, associate, comrade or business partner." The Latin word was derived from the Greek socus locus, and implied a social contract between members of the community. Implicit in the meaning of society is that its members share some mutual concern or interest, a common objective or common characteristics | The English word "society" emerged in the [[15th century]] and is derived from the French ''société''. The French word, in turn, had its origin in the [[Latin]] ''societas'', a "friendly association with others," from ''socius'' meaning "companion, associate, comrade or business partner." The Latin word was derived from the Greek socus locus, and implied a social contract between members of the community. Implicit in the meaning of society is that its members share some mutual concern or interest, a common objective or common characteristics |