social

so-cial · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (adjective) Relating to society or its organization.

  2. 2.

    (adjective) Needing companionship; enjoying the company of others.

  3. 3.

    (adjective) Relating to activities involving interaction with others.

  4. 4.

    (adjective) (of an insect) Living together in organized communities.

  5. 5.

    (noun, informal) A social gathering or party.

Related words

Antonyms: antisocial, individual, solitary
See also: community, public, society
Synonyms: collective, communal, public, societal

Etymology

From French social, from Latin sociālis ("of companionship, of allies"), from socius ("companion, ally"), from Proto-Indo-European sokʷ-yo- ("companion"), from sekʷ- ("to follow").