Society
norm
noun
Definition
A standard or pattern of behaviour considered typical or acceptable in a society.
In a sentence
“Social norms around gender roles have shifted considerably in recent decades.”
Synonyms
standardconventionexpectationrule
Common collocations
- social norm
- cultural norm
- challenge a norm
More from Society
urbanisation
noun
The process by which more people come to live in towns and cities.
demographics
noun
Statistical data relating to the composition of a population.
inequality
noun
Difference in status, opportunities, or outcomes between individuals or groups.
integration
noun
The process of combining or incorporating groups into a wider society or system.