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—socially, adv. —socialness, n./soh"sheuhl/, adj.1. pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations: a social club.2. seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly; sociable; gregarious.3. of, pertaining to, connected with, or suited to polite or fashionable society: a social event.4. living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation: People are social beings.5. of or pertaining to human society, esp. as a body divided into classes according to status: social rank.6. involved in many social activities: We're so busy working, we have to be a little less social now.7. of or pertaining to the life, welfare, and relations of human beings in a community: social problems.8. noting or pertaining to activities designed to remedy or alleviate certain unfavorable conditions of life in a community, esp. among the poor.9. pertaining to or advocating socialism.11. Bot. growing in patches or clumps.12. Rare. occurring or taking place between allies or confederates.n.13. a social gathering or party, esp. of or as given by an organized group: a church social.[1555-65; < L socialis, equiv. to soci(us) partner, comrade + -alis -AL1]
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