myEtymology.com: Spanish etymology of sociedad

Etymology of the Spanish word sociedad

the Spanish word sociedad

derived from the Latin word societas (joint pursuit, enjoyment, possession; society; alliance, partnership)

derived from the Latin word socius (associate, companion; ally; sharing; associated; allied)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *sekʷ-

Dutch societeit, English society, French société, German Sozietät, Italian società, Norwegian sosietet, Swedish societet