social

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Estimated CEFR level: B1 — Intermediate

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
  2. adjective relating to human society and its members
  3. adjective living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups

Etymology

From Middle French social, from Latin sociālis (“of or belonging to a companion or companionship or association, social”), from socius (“a companion, fellow, partner, associate, ally”), from sequor (“follow”). Cognate with English seg (“man, companion, fellow”). More at seg.

In classic literature

Synonyms

sociable, mixer

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