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UK
/sˈəʊʃəl/
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[ US /ˈsoʊʃəɫ/ ]
[ US /ˈsoʊʃəɫ/ ]
ADJECTIVE
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relating to human society and its members
social legislation
societal forces
societal evolution
social institutions -
marked by friendly companionship with others
a social cup of coffee -
living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups
a human being is a social animal
mature social behavior -
composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability
a purely social club
a social director
the church has a large social hall -
tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind
ants are social insects -
relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society
the society page
made fun of her being so social and high-toned
a social gossip colum
NOUN
- a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
How To Use social In A Sentence
- So it's a little more than passing strange that Mr. Brooks clucks about Mr. Obama's "über-partisan budget" when, given the last few weeks of shrieking and wailing from the Republicans about socialism and communism, he's been the voice of moderation in the room. Moderately Shocked
- People in no way adhere to regular social conventions online. Times, Sunday Times
- Prior to the 19th century, the region's social structure - outside of a few major cities, including Baghdad - was organized primarily around relatively isolated tribal confederations.
- The one who liked the girls a bit too much. peteyboosh I agree with Pat: composting (Ray should not compost old cheese and tortillas), social cropdusting requires attention at Ediible Geography. Gaea Times (by Simple Thoughts) Breaking News and incisive views 24/7
- It's different now, there are a few more pundits and a lot of faceless people out there on social media who all have an opinion. The Sun
- Have a cosmic awareness, an interest in ecology, environment, vegetarianism, or are very socially conscious.
- Moreover, social values and structures have shown a remarkable ability to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- There were a few awkward social situations. Times, Sunday Times
- There were a few awkward social situations. Times, Sunday Times
- Severe paruresis in school aged children can also lead to complete school refusal by the child, as well as more pervasive anxiety that can spread into other areas of life, such as social anxiety or even panic attacks. WebWire | Recent Headlines
