social

so|cial¹ W1S2 [ˈsəuʃəl US ˈsou-] adj

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1¦(society)¦

2¦(rank)¦

3¦(meeting people)¦

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5¦(animals)¦

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[Date: 1600-1700; : Latin; Origin: socialis, from socius 'someone you spend time with']

1.) ¦(SOCIETY)¦

relating to human society and its organization, or the quality of people's lives

▪ social issues, such as unemployment and education

▪ the country's serious social problems

▪ a challenge to the social order (=how a particular society is organized)

2.) ¦(RANK)¦

relating to your position in society, according to your job, family, wealth etc

▪ The students come from a variety of social classes (=groups of people that have the same social position) .

▪ the social status of her family

3.) ¦(MEETING PEOPLE)¦

relating to meeting people, forming relationships with them, and spending time with them

▪ social interaction

▪ a club with lots of social events

▪ Exercise classes are a good way to keep fit and improve your social life .

▪ Group play helps children develop social skills (=ability to deal with people easily) .

▪ He lacked social graces (=good and polite behaviour towards other people) .

4.) someone who is social enjoys meeting and talking to other people

= ↑sociable

5.) ¦(ANIMALS)¦

forming groups or living together in their natural state

≠ ↑solitary

▪ Elephants are social animals .

>socially adv

▪ socially acceptable behaviour

▪ socially disadvantaged families

→↑antisocial, ↑sociable, ↑unsocial

social ²

social² n

1.) a party for the members of a group, club, or church

2.) the social

BrE ↑social security