Social meaning

What does “social” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“social” is a noun and adjective with 7 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity.

social

noun

  1. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity

adjective

  1. relating to human society and its members

    “social institutions”

    “societal evolution”

    Synonymssocietal
  2. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups

    “a human being is a social animal”

    “mature social behavior”

    Oppositesunsocial
  3. relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society

    “made fun of her being so social and high-toned”

    “a social gossip colum”

  4. composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability

    “a purely social club”

    “the church has a large social hall”

  5. tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind

    “ants are social insects”

  6. marked by friendly companionship with others

    “a social cup of coffee”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University