social |ˈsōSHəl|
adjective
[ attrib. ] of or relating to society or its organization: alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem | a traditional Japanese social structure.
• of or relating to rank and status in society: a recent analysis of social class in Britain | her mother is a lady of the highest social standing.
• needing 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 life.
