noun
A society where information creation, distribution, and manipulation are significant economic and cultural activities. Often used in discussions about technology, media, and social change. Compare with 情報化社会, which emphasizes the process of becoming information-oriented.
See also: 情報化社会
現代は情報社会と言われている。
The present age is said to be an information society.
情報社会では、データの扱い方が重要になる。
In an information society, how data is handled becomes important.