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Word: Social
Speech Type: Adjective
late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis ‘allied’, from socius ‘friend’
ˈsəʊʃl
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
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
(of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies.
Short Definition:(of bird) gregarious
Word: Social
Speech Type: Noun
ˈsəʊʃl
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
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
- not everyone's on the social and taking drugs
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