English dictionary
social
/'s/oU//S//@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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relating to human society and its members
ExamplesSocial institutions.
Social legislation.
Synonyms societalSource: WordNet 3.0
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living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups
ExamplesA human being is a social animal.
Mature social behavior.
Antonyms unsocialSource: WordNet 3.0
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relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society
ExamplesMade fun of her being so social and high-toned.
A social gossip colum.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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Of or pertaining to society; relating to men living in society, or to the public as an aggregate body; as, <i>social</i> interest or concerns; <i>social</i> pleasure; <i>social</i> benefits; <i>social</i> happiness; <i>social</i> duties.
Source: webster1913
noun
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a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
Source: WordNet 3.0
adjective satellite
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composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability
ExamplesA purely social club.
The church has a large social hall.
A social director.
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tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind
ExamplesAnts are social insects.
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marked by friendly companionship with others
ExamplesA social cup of coffee.
Source: WordNet 3.0