1 [attributive] relating to society or its organization:alcoholism is recognized as a major social problemthe social structure of Europe had become more fluid
relating to rank and status in society:a recent analysis of social class in Britainher mother is a lady of the highest social standing
2needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities:we are social beings as well as individuals
relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure:Guy led a full social lifestaff facilities included a social club and leisure complex
3 Zoology (of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies.
(of an insect) living together in organized communities, typically with different castes, as ants, bees, wasps, and termites do.
(of a mammal) living together in groups, typically in a hierarchical system with complex communication.
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1an informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group:a church social
2 (the social) British informalshort for social security.not everyone’s on the social and taking drugs