SOCIAL | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

Looking for the meaning of the word SOCIAL in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of SOCIAL with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.

Word: Social

Speech Type: Adjective

Etymology:

late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis ‘allied’, from socius ‘friend’

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsəʊʃl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

relating to society or its organization

Short Definition:

relating to society or its organization

Examples:
  • alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem
  • the social structure of Europe had become more fluid
Definition:

needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities

Short Definition:

needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities

Examples:
  • we are social beings as well as individuals
Definition:

(of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies.

Short Definition:

(of bird) gregarious

Word: Social

Speech Type: Noun

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: ˈsəʊʃl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

an informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group

Short Definition:

informal social gathering

Examples:
  • a church social
Definition:

social media sites, applications, or accounts

Short Definition:

social media sites, applications, or accounts

Examples:
  • follow all our socials for the latest updates!
  • I try to be honest on my socials and show the good days and bad days
  • I limit the amount I go on socials
Examples:
  • not everyone's on the social and taking drugs

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