social

adjective

UK /ˈsəʊʃ(ə)l/

1
relating to society and to people’s lives in general
They try to address social problems such as unemployment and poor health.
social justice:
The interests of big companies are rarely compatible with social justice.
social change:
a period of enormous political and social change
social conditions:
There has been a progressive deterioration of the social conditions of small farmers.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe ways of living
(as) to the manner born
austere
back-to-nature
1. 1a
  relating to the position that someone has in society in relation to other people
  a judgment about someone based on their social background
  The evidence shows a relationship between crime and social class.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words used to describe rank and status
  above
  above my paygrade
  A-list
2
relating to activities that involve being with other people, especially activities that you do for pleasure
a social activity/engagement/get-together
social contact:
The worst thing about working from home is the lack of social contact.
a social call (=a visit for the purpose of pleasure, not business):
This is not a social call. I’m afraid I have some bad news.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe ways of living
(as) to the manner born
austere
back-to-nature
1. 2a
  relating to rules about behaviour with other people
  social skills (=how good you are at meeting and dealing with people):
  We need someone with excellent social skills.
  social graces (=manners):
  The children still need to learn a few social graces.
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to moral rules and rules of behaviour
  social
  self-imposed
  governing
2. 2b
  a social person enjoys being with other people
  Synonyms and related words
  Friendly
  friendly
  nice
  warm
3
biologysocial animals live in groups instead of living alone
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe animals
amphibious
androgynous
anthropoid

social

adjective

US /ˈsoʊʃ(ə)l/

1
relating to activities that involve being with other people, especially activities that you do for pleasure
a social activity/engagement/get-together
social contact:
The worst thing about working from home is the lack of social contact.
a social call (=a visit for the purpose of pleasure, not business):
This is not a social call. I’m afraid I have some bad news.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe ways of living
(as) to the manner born
austere
back-to-nature
1. 1a
  relating to rules about behavior with other people
  social skills (=how good you are at meeting and dealing with people):
  We need someone with excellent social skills.
  social graces (=manners):
  The children still need to learn a few social graces.
  Synonyms and related words
  Relating to moral rules and rules of behavior
  social
  self-imposed
  governing
2. 1b
  a social person enjoys being with other people
  Synonyms and related words
  Friendly
  friendly
  nice
  warm
2
relating to society and to people’s lives in general
They try to address social problems such as unemployment and poor health.
social justice:
The interests of big companies are rarely compatible with social justice.
social change:
a period of enormous political and social change
social conditions:
There has been a progressive deterioration of the social conditions of small farmers.
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe ways of living
(as) to the manner born
austere
back-to-nature
1. 2a
  relating to the position that someone has in society in relation to other people
  a judgment about someone based on their social background
  The evidence shows a relationship between crime and social class.
  Synonyms and related words
  General words used to describe rank and status
  above
  above my paygrade
  A-list
3
biologysocial animals live in groups instead of living alone
Synonyms and related words
Words used to describe animals
amphibious
androgynous
anthropoid

social

noun

UK /ˈsəʊʃ(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	social
plural	socials

1
countable old-fashioneda party
Synonyms and related words
Parties and celebrations
afterparty
all-nighter
baby shower
2

the social
Britishvery informalmoney that someone receives from the government as a social security payment
Synonyms and related words
Financial help given by the government
aid
assisted living
benefit

social

noun

US /ˈsoʊʃ(ə)l/

Word Forms

singular	social
plural	socials

1
countable old-fashioneda party
Synonyms and related words
Parties and celebrations
afterparty
all-nighter
baby shower
2

the social
Britishvery informalmoney that someone receives from the government as a social security payment
Synonyms and related words
Financial help given by the government
aid
assisted living
benefit
1. 2a
  the government department that deals with social security
  Synonyms and related words
  UK and Commonwealth government departments and organizations
  the BBC
  the British Council
  chancery

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