social

A1
Pronunciation
/ˈsəʊʃəl/
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/
Noun
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

A festive gathering to foster introductions.

Example Sentences
  • They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other.
2 Definition

A dance held to raise money for a couple to be married.

3 Definition

A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club.

4 Definition

A social media account.

5 Definition

Interactive forms of media that allow users to interact with and publish to each other, generally by means of the Internet.

Example Sentences
  • The early 21st century saw a huge increase in social media thanks to the widespread availability of the Internet.
6 Definition

A system whereby the state either through general or specific taxation provides various benefits to help ensure the wellbeing of its citizens.

7 Definition

Those benefits paid under such a system.

8 Definition

A specific such social benefit providing income in retirement or disability.

9 Definition

A nine-digit number issued to citizens, permanent residents, and temporary (working) residents under section 205(c)(2) of the Social Security Act, codified as 42 U.S.C. § 405(c)(2). The number is issued to an individual by the Social Security Administration. Its primary purpose is to track individuals for taxation purposes. Abbreviated as SSN. In recent years the SSN has become a de facto national identification number.

10 Definition

A corresponding number in other countries.

11 Definition

The study of history, geography, civics, sociology, economics, and other social-science subjects, especially in primary and secondary school.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Being extroverted or outgoing.

Example Sentences
  • James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.
2 Definition

Of or relating to society.

Example Sentences
  • Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations.
3 Definition

Relating to social media or social networks.

Example Sentences
  • social gaming
4 Definition

Relating to a nation's allies.

5 Definition

Cooperating or growing in groups.

Example Sentences
  • a social insect