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social

/ˈsəʊʃəl/ /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl/

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noun

A festive gathering to foster introductions.

Examples :

"They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other."

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

Examples :

"The wedding social was a fun event for the entire community. "

culture tradition family entertainment society event dance essential

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

Examples :

"The company's annual social was a big success, attracting many employees and their families. "

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A social media account.

Examples :

"My sister created a new social for her photography business. "

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adjective

Being extroverted or outgoing.

Examples :

"James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people."

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adjective

Of or relating to society.

Examples :

"Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations."

society human culture group communication essential

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adjective

Relating to social media or social networks.

Examples :

"social gaming"

media technology internet communication society essential

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adjective

Relating to a nation's allies.

Examples :

"The social policies of the country prioritize strengthening relationships with its allies. "

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adjective

Cooperating or growing in groups.

Examples :

"a social insect"

group human society organization essential

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

Examples :

"The early 21st century saw a huge increase in social media thanks to the widespread availability of the Internet."

media technology internet communication computing essential

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

Examples :

"The government's new social program provides free healthcare to all children under the age of five. "

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Those benefits paid under such a system.

Examples :

"The social security payments are crucial for many retired people's income. "

government economy finance insurance society service essential

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

Examples :

"The government's new social security plan provides a monthly social for retired teachers. "

government finance society economy essential

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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.

Examples :

"My sister needs to provide her social security number to get a job at the restaurant. "

government number finance law state organization economy essential

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A corresponding number in other countries.

Examples :

"The social security numbers in other countries are different from our own. "

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

Examples :

"My son's social studies class covers topics like ancient civilizations and current events. "

education history geography society essential