gesamtgesellschaftlich
Translation
societal, society-wide, concerning society as a whole
Examples
Das ist eine gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe.
This is a task for society as a whole.
Wir brauchen einen gesamtgesellschaftlichen Wandel.
We need a society-wide change.
Grammar Patterns
((adjective)) ((noun)) (used as an adjective before a noun) This is a gesamtgesellschaftliche Aufgabe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: social, public; Antonyms: individual
Etymology
Composed of 'Gesamt-' (total), 'Gesellschaft' (society), and the adjective suffix '-lich'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'total-society-ly'. It describes something that affects or involves the entire society.