- social
- [[t]so͟ʊʃ(ə)l[/t]]
♦socials1) ADJ: ADJ n Social means relating to society or to the way society is organized.
...the worst effects of unemployment, low pay and other social problems.
...long-term social change.
...the acceptance that social conditions influenced crime.
...changing social attitudes.
...the tightly woven social fabric of small towns.
...research into housing and social policy.
Derived words:socially ADV ADV adj/-edLet's face it - drinking is a socially acceptable habit.
...one of the most socially deprived areas in Britain.
2) ADJ: ADJ n Social means relating to the status or rank that someone has in society.Higher education is unequally distributed across social classes...
The guests came from all social backgrounds...
Morisot and Degas moved in the same social circles.
...a prosperous upper-middle-class couple with social aspirations.
Derived words:socially ADV usu ADV adj/-ed, also ADV with clFor socially ambitious couples this is a problem.
...socially disadvantaged children...
I felt there was a lot of pressure on me to achieve, both academically and socially.
3) ADJ: ADJ n Social means relating to leisure activities that involve meeting other people.We ought to organize more social events...
Social activities might include barbecues on the beach and walking tours of the Old Town.
Derived words:socially ADV usu ADV with v, also ADV with clWe have known each other socially for a long time...
The two groups rarely meet socially...
Socially I found him delightful.
4) N-COUNT A social is a party, dance, or informal gathering that is organized for the members of a club or institution. [OLD-FASHIONED]...church socials.
5) ADJ-GRADED: ADJ n Social animals live in groups and do things together.These endangered gentle giants are highly social animals.
...social insects like bees and ants.
English dictionary. 2008.
