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socialrelating to society or the way society is organized

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: relating to society or the way society is organized

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsoʊʃəl/

Example Sentences

  • My cat has better social skills than me - it makes friends with every neighbor.
  • Social media is great until your mom finds your account.
  • We need to address social inequality in our community.

social

ADJECTIVE

[/ˈsoʊʃəl/]

relating to society or the way society is organized

a diverse group of neighbors shares food and conversations at long tables set up outdoors. People of different ages and backgrounds pass dishes to each other and laugh together. Children play games while adults organize activities and elderly residents share stories. The interaction creates visible bonds as strangers become friends through shared activities. Everyone participates in the community event, showing how individual people come together. The gathering demonstrates how people organize themselves into a functioning group.  relating to society and the way society is organized through community connection
💡 Concept

a diverse group of neighbors shares food and conversations at long tables set up outdoors. People of different ages and backgrounds pass dishes to each other and laugh together. Children play games while adults organize activities and elderly residents share stories. The interaction creates visible bonds as strangers become friends through shared activities. Everyone participates in the community event, showing how individual people come together. The gathering demonstrates how people organize themselves into a functioning group. relating to society and the way society is organized through community connection

Every facial expression shows how crucial social dialogue truly is!
🎵 Rhyme

Every facial expression shows how crucial social dialogue truly is!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈsoʊʃəl/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈsəʊʃəl/

🌳Etymology

Rootsoci
Suffix--al

Origin

Derived from Latin 'socialis', which stems from 'socius' meaning 'companion' or 'friend'. The term originated in ancient Rome to describe the nature of human association and community living among people.

Breakdown

socius (companion, ally) + -alis (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to' or 'characterized by'), forming an adjective that describes relations between companions or community members.

🎵Rhyme

crucialfacialracialspatial
crucial
facial
racial
spatial

🔗Collocations

social media
social skills
social distancing
social worker
social problem
social butterfly

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My cat has better social skills than me - it makes friends with every neighbor.

😄 Fun example

Social media is great until your mom finds your account.

We need to address social inequality in our community.

The pandemic changed our social habits dramatically.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

sociablecommunalpubliccollectiveinterpersonal

Antonyms

antisocialprivateindividual

Related

societysociologysocializesocialistassociate

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