noun
adjective
- Relating to human society and its members.
- usage: "social institutions"; "societal evolution"; "societal forces"; "social legislation"
- synonyms: societal
- Living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups.
- usage: "a human being is a social animal"; "mature social behavior"
- Relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society.
- usage: "made fun of her being so social and high-toned"; "a social gossip colum"; "the society page"
- Composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability.
- usage: "a purely social club"; "the church has a large social hall"; "a social director"
- Tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind.
- usage: "ants are social insects"
- Marked by friendly companionship with others.
- usage: "a social cup of coffee"
WordNet 3.0 © 2006 by Princeton University
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