societas

Latin

noun

Definitions

A union for a common purpose; society, fellowship, partnership, association, community, union; affinity.
(metonymy) Those united for a common purpose; a company or society of such persons.
(by extension) A copartnership, membership, or association for trading purposes.
(by extension) A share or stake in a partnership or association
(by extension) A political league, alliance, confederacy.