social (EN)

adjective, noun

adjective “social”

1. enjoying being with people and making friends
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   Maria loves parties because she's so social and enjoys meeting new friends.
2. connected to situations where people gather
   John loves attending social events where he can meet new friends.
3. related to the organization and functioning of human communities
   Homelessness is a significant social issue.
4. concerned with websites and applications that help people share content and communicate
   She spends hours on her social media profiles every day.
5. describing organisms that live together in groups or work together as a system
   Ants are social insects, working together to build complex colonies.

noun “social”

1. an event designed to help people meet and interact
   The church hosted a social in the community hall to welcome new members.
2. an individual's profile or account on a social media platform
   For the latest updates, follow me on my socials.
3. a person's social security number
   For the job application, they asked for my social, so I had to make sure it was accurate.
4. (UK) government financial assistance for those in need
   Since losing his job, Mark was on the social to help cover his bills.