What is the meaning of social?

noun

  • A party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.

adjective

  • Relating to human society and its members.
    • usage: "social institutions"; "societal evolution"; "societal forces"; "social legislation"
  • 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"
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APAWordNet. (2010). social. Retrieved September 20, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/social/definitions/1183882
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