types:
language system
a system of linguistic units or elements used in a particular language
ecosystem
a system formed by the interaction of a community of organisms with their physical environment
dragnet
a system of coordinated measures for apprehending (criminals or other individuals)
machinery
a system of means and activities whereby a social institution functions
network,
web
an interconnected system of things or people
nonlinear system
a system whose performance cannot be described by equations of the first degree
subsystem
a system that is part of some larger system
organism
a system considered analogous in structure or function to a living body
syntax
a systematic orderly arrangement
body
a collection of particulars considered as a system
shebang
an entire system; used in the phrase `the whole shebang'
solar system
the sun with the celestial bodies that revolve around it in its gravitational field
monolith
a system or organized structure that is large, uniform, and powerful
media
systems of mass communications (including publishing, broadcast news, and the internet) considered collectively
reticulum
any fine network (especially one in the body composed of cells or blood vessels)
syllabicity
the pattern of syllable formation in a particular language
tense system
a system of tenses used in a particular language
feudal system,
feudalism
the social system that developed in Europe in the 8th century; vassals were protected by lords who they had to serve in war
patriarchate,
patriarchy
a form of social organization in which a male is the family head and title is traced through the male line
matriarchate,
matriarchy
a form of social organization in which a female is the family head and title is traced through the female line
meritocracy
a form of social system in which power goes to those with superior intellects
Federal Judiciary
the judiciary of the United States which is responsible for interpreting and enforcing federal laws
industrialism
an economic system built on large industries rather than on agriculture or craftsmanship
mixed economy
an economic system that combines private and state enterprises
state capitalism
an economic system that is primarily capitalistic but there is some degree of government ownership of the means of production
state socialism
an economic system in which the government owns most means of production but some degree of private capitalism is allowed
pluralism
a social organization in which diversity of racial or religious or ethnic or cultural groups is tolerated
old boy network
an exclusive informal network linking members of a social class or profession or organization in order to provide connections and information and favors (especially in business or politics)
support system
a network of facilities and people who interact and remain in informal communication for mutual assistance; a network that enables you to live in a certain style
pastoralism
a social and economic system based on raising and herding livestock