[ˈsəʊʃl], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- relating to society or its organization
(e.g: alcoholism is recognized as a major social problem)

- needing companionship and therefore best suited to living in communities
(e.g: we are social beings as well as individuals)

- (of a bird) gregarious; breeding or nesting in colonies


Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis ‘allied’, from socius ‘friend’

[ˈsəʊʃl], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an informal social gathering, especially one organized by the members of a particular club or group
(e.g: a church social)

- social media sites, applications, or accounts
(e.g: follow all our socials for the latest updates!)



Phrases:

Origin:
late Middle English: from Old French, or from Latin socialis ‘allied’, from socius ‘friend’