Meaning of 'social'

adjective

marked by friendly companionship with others

Example: "a social cup of coffee"

adjective

living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups

Example: "a human being is a social animal"

adjective

tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind

Example: "ants are social insects"

adjective

composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability

Example: "a purely social club"

adjective

relating to human society and its members

Example: "social institutions"

Synonyms: societal

adjective

relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society

Example: "We made fun of their being so social and high-toned."

noun

a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity

Synonyms: sociable