Social
Example: The social changes during the revolution affected many families.
Definition
"Social" relates to the organization, development, and interactions of human society, especially regarding community life, relationships, and collective behaviors. In historical contexts, "social" often describes changes or conditions affecting groups and their shared ways of living.
Etymology
The word "social" comes from the Latin word 'socialis', meaning 'of companionship' or 'allied'. It entered English in the late Middle Ages, reflecting ideas about living together and forming communities. Did you know? The root 'socius' means 'companion' or 'ally', highlighting the word’s focus on connection.
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"Social" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B1) - set 1", containing 204 commonly used words.
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