social — relating 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
Every facial expression shows how crucial social dialogue truly is!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
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
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“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.”
“The pandemic changed our social habits dramatically.”
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