social

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   Relating to society and the way people live together.

   The government promised to fix several pressing social problems.

2. 2
   adj

   Relating to activities where people meet and enjoy each other's company.

   She has a busy social life and goes out almost every night.

3. 3
   adj

   Friendly and enjoying being with other people.

   James is very social and knows lots of people.

4. 4
   adj

   Living together in groups or communities.

   Ants are social insects that live in large colonies.

Common collocations

• social life Adjective + noun
• social club Adjective + noun

From Middle French social, from Latin sociālis (“of or belonging to a companion or companionship or association, social”), from socius (“a companion, fellow, partner, associate, ally”), from sequor (“follow”). Cognate with English seg (“man, companion, fellow”). More at seg.

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