Social - English meaning

verb

Strike hard and violently.

Usage examples:

They bashed him over the head with a blunt object

noun

A heavy blow.

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A bash on the head

verb

To hit hard

Usage examples:

He bashed his arm against a shelf., uk i could hear her bashing away on the computer (= hitting the…

noun

The action of celebrating an important day or event.

Usage examples:

The birth of his son was a cause for celebration

noun

A special social event, such as a party, when you celebrate something

Usage examples:

There were lively new year celebrations all over town., such good news calls for (= deserves) a cel…

noun

The act of celebrating something

Usage examples:

In celebration of let's buy some champagne in celebration of her safe arrival.

adjective

Relating to a city or town, especially its administration; municipal.

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A meeting of civic and business leaders

adjective

Of or relating to a town or city, or the people who live in it

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Civic leader the prime minister met many civic leaders, including the mayor and the leaders of immi…

adjective

Relating to the behaviour of a good member of society

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Civic duty she felt it was her civic duty to tell the police., growing civic consciousness about th…

adjective

Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns, as distinct from military or ecclesiastical matters.

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Civil aviation

adjective

Of or relating to the ordinary people of a country, rather than members of religious organizations or the military

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These helicopters are for rescue and other civil use., we were married in a civil ceremony., civil …

adjective

Relating to legal disagreements between people or businesses, rather than criminal activities

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Civil action/lawsuit/case, etc. the chapter 11 action suspended a civil trial in which two plaintif…

adjective

At an advanced stage of social and cultural development.

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A civilized society

verb

Bring (a place or people) to a stage of social and cultural development considered to be more advanced.

Usage examples:

Both countries feel they have a mission to civilize the world

adjective

Having a well-developed way of life and social systems

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“a civilized society allows for tolerance,” he said., civilized behavior, a civilized vacation

adjective

Done by people acting as a group.

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A collective protest

noun

A cooperative enterprise.

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The exhibition showcases the work of art collectives from more than 20 countries

adjective

Of or shared by every member of a group of people

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A collective decision/effort, collective responsibility/leadership

adjective

Shared by all members of a community; for common use.

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A communal bathroom and kitchen

adjective

Belonging to or used by all members of a group

Usage examples:

The neighborhood council organized voluntary communal patrols.

adjective

Belonging to or used by a group of people rather than one single person

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Communal facilities/food/property, we each have a separate bedroom but share a communal kitchen.

noun

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common.

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Montreal's italian community

noun

All the people who live in a particular area, or a group of people who are considered as a unit because of their shared interests or background

Usage examples:

[ c ] the scientific community, [ c ] bus fares were raised despite the protests of the community.,…

noun

The people living in a particular area

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We know that 80% of economic growth comes from businesses already located within our communities., …

adjective

Used to describe an activity that is organized and takes place locally

Usage examples:

Funds for community-based mental health programs are being cut.

verb

Perform (an action, the precise nature of which is often unspecified).

Usage examples:

Very little work has been done in this field

noun

Used before a verb (except be, can, may, ought, shall, will ) in questions and negative statements.

Usage examples:

Do you have any pets?

noun

Variant spelling of doh1.

adjective

(of a disease) regularly occurring within an area or community.

Usage examples:

Areas where malaria is endemic

noun

(of a disease or condition) regularly found among particular people or in a certain area.

Usage examples:

Complacency is endemic in industry today

adjective

(esp. of a disease or social condition) found particularly in a specific area or group

Usage examples:

Some of these problems are endemic to big us cities.

noun

The celebration of something in a joyful and exuberant way.

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A time of great rejoicing and festivity

noun

The parties, meals, and other social activities with which people celebrate a special occasion

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Join the festivities come in and join the festivities!

noun

A situation in which people are happy and celebrating

noun

An activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing.

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Bridges perform the function of providing access across water

verb

Work or operate in a proper or particular way.

Usage examples:

Her liver is functioning normally

noun

A purpose or duty, or the way something or someone works

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[ u ] the function of the veins is to carry blood to the heart., [ c ] one of your functions as rec…

noun

An assembly or meeting, especially one held for a specific purpose.

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A family gathering

verb

Come together; assemble or accumulate.

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As soon as a crowd gathered, the police came

noun

A meeting of people coming together in a group

Usage examples:

We’re having a little social gathering tonight and hope you can come.

adjective

Affecting or concerning all or most people or things; widespread.

Usage examples:

Books of general interest

noun

A commander of an army, or an army officer of very high rank.

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The most stable connection is that between the military commander and generals and officers directl…

adjective

Involving or relating to most people, things, or conditions, esp. when these are considered as a unit; not particular or specific

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The general standard of living, this book is intended for the general reader (= one who does not ha…

phrasal verb

Get people together

phrasal verb

To have a meeting or a party

Usage examples:

Why don’t we all get together on friday?, lynn sent me an e-mail asking, “can you get your committe…

adjective

(of a person) fond of company; sociable.

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He was a popular and gregarious man

adjective

Liking to be with other people

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Leo was an open, gregarious, kind individual, who loved people.

adjective

(of people) liking to be with other people

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Emma's a gregarious, outgoing sort of person.

noun

A number of people or things that are located, gathered, or classed together.

Usage examples:

A group of boys approached

verb

Put in a group or groups.

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Three chairs were grouped around a table

noun

A number of people or things that are together or considered as a unit

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A group of trees, i’m meeting a group of friends for dinner., a rock/soul group, she grouped the ch…

noun

A large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one.

Usage examples:

The film industry's annual jamboree in cannes

noun

A large social gathering

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A country music jamboree, a boy scout jamboree

noun

A large organized event that many people go to, or a busy, noisy occasion or period

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The beer festival was a huge open-air jamboree with music, stalls and everyone enjoying themselves.

adjective

Arranged or structured in a systematic way.

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About 100 cyclists took part in the ride as part of organized protests over the dangers cyclists fa…

verb

Arrange systematically; order.

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Organize lessons in a planned way

adjective

(of a disease) prevalent over a whole country or the world.

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Pandemic diseases have occurred throughout history

noun

An outbreak of a pandemic disease.

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The results may have been skewed by an influenza pandemic

noun

A dangerous disease that infects many people at one time

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What can be done to prevent a bird flu pandemic?, scientists who study viruses say they don't know …

noun

A social gathering of invited guests, typically involving eating, drinking, and entertainment.

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An engagement party

verb

Enjoy oneself at a party or other lively gathering, typically with drinking and music.

Usage examples:

Put on your glad rags and party!

adjective

Divided into parts of different tinctures.

Usage examples:

Party per fess, or, and azure

adjective

Liked or admired by many people or by a particular person or group.

Usage examples:

She was one of the most popular girls in the school

adjective

Liked, enjoyed, or admired by many people or by most people in a particular group

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In-line skating is increasingly popular., contrary to popular belief, air travel is less dangerous …

adjective

Of or concerning the people as a whole.

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Public concern

noun

Ordinary people in general; the community.

Usage examples:

The library is open to the public

verb

Talk incoherently, as if one were delirious or mad.

Usage examples:

Nancy's having hysterics and raving about a ghost

noun

An extremely enthusiastic recommendation or appraisal.

Usage examples:

Their tour received rave reviews

noun

A rail of a cart.

noun

The action or process of receiving something sent, given, or inflicted.

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Sensation is not the passive reception of stimuli

noun

The way in which people react to something or someone

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The proposed jail has received a cool/lukewarm reception from local residents., american musicians …

noun

A place inside a hotel or office building where visitors go when they first arrive

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Let's meet in reception., posters will be on display in the reception area., collect your welcome p…

noun

An instance of two or more people coming together again after a period of separation.

Usage examples:

She had a tearful reunion with her parents

proper noun

A volcanically active, subtropical island in the indian ocean east of madagascar, one of the mascarene islands; population 861,000 (estimated 2015); capital, saint-denis. a french possession since 1638, the island became an administrative region of france in 1974.

noun

A large, lively party, especially one celebrating something.

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The glitziest of election night shindigs

noun

A noisy event or situation, especially a large, energetic party, celebration, etc.

Usage examples:

They're going to their neighbours' for a shindig.

noun

A noisy disturbance or quarrel.

Usage examples:

There were plenty of gulls kicking up a shindy

adjective

Relating to society or social relations.

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Societal change

adjective

Of or relating to human society

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Societal concerns/issues/problems, rapid societal changes have complicated parents' task.

adjective

Related to or involving society

Usage examples:

What are the broader societal effects of the information society?, societal values

noun

An evening party or gathering, typically in a private house, for conversation or music.

Usage examples:

In the suburbs, the middle class developed their own set of cultural institutions, of golf and tenn…

noun

An evening party, often with musical entertainment