social
adjective [ before noun ]
uk/ˈsəʊʃəl/ usrelating to society and the way people live together:
Women may have emerged as Algeria's most potent force for social change.
If the government is to earn a reputation as a government of social reform it will need to loosen its alliance with capitalism.
relating to your position in society:
The rate of stress at work is consistent throughout the population, irrespective of age, sex and social class.
social status/standing
relating to activities in which you meet and spend time with other people and to your ability to be friendly with others:
Social skills are what employers need most.
There is a social event every two or three months.
I keep my social life fairly separate from work.
social
noun [ C ]
uk/ˈsəʊʃəl/ usan event at which people can meet and enjoy themselves:
The company is sponsoring socials to bring telecommuters together and give them the feeling that they belong to a community.
We meet up at various socials; it assists team building.