This is the 365th most frequent Icelandic word.
samfélagið
The word "samfélagið" in English means "the society."
Denotes the broader concept of societal structure or society collectively.
Við viljum bæta samfélagið með sjálfboðaliðastarfi.
We want to improve the society with volunteer work.
Refers to a specific community group or society in a town.
Samfélagið í bænum var mjög samheldið.
The community in the town was very close-knit.
Refers to collective groups of people sharing a common platform or interest.