social meaning and definition

SOCIAL noun

Definition of social (noun)

1. a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
   • synonyms: mixer, sociable

SOCIAL adjective

Definition of social (adjective)

1. relating to human society and its members
   • "social institutions"; "societal evolution"; "societal forces"; "social legislation"
   • synonyms: societal
2. living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups
   • "a human being is a social animal"; "mature social behavior"
   • antonym: unsocial
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"; "the society page"
4. composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability
   • "a purely social club"; "the church has a large social hall"; "a social director"
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"