social

/ˈsoʊʃəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to activities with other people, especially for enjoyment.
    • The company organized a social event for all employees to get to know each other.
    • She has a very active social life and goes out with friends every weekend.
    • He is not very social and prefers to spend his evenings reading alone.
  2. Relating to society or the way people live together in groups.
    • The government is working on new social policies to help low-income families.
    • The study examines the social structure of ancient civilizations.
    • Social inequality is a major issue in many countries around the world.
  3. Relating to the position or rank of people in a group or society.
    • In many cultures, marriage is an important social institution.
    • The school encourages students from different social backgrounds to mix.
    • Her social status changed after she inherited a large fortune.
noun
  1. A friendly gathering or party where people meet and talk.
    • We are having a small social at our house on Saturday night.
    • The church holds a weekly social for the community.
    • She met her husband at a college social many years ago.
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