socioeconomic

adjective

so·​cio·​eco·​nom·​ic ˌsō-sē-ō-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik 

-ˌē-kə-, 

ˌsō-shē-

variants or socio-economic

: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and economic factors

socioeconomically

ˌsō-sē-ō-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē 

-ˌē-kə-, 

ˌsō-shē-

adverb

or socio-economically

Examples of socioeconomic in a Sentence

Their socioeconomic backgrounds are very different.

Recent Examples on the Web

Another worry is that AI systems will reproduce discrimination related to race, gender and socioeconomic status, which could reinforce stereotypes and biases. —Andres Bustamante, The Conversation, 11 Mar. 2026

There might also be a socioeconomic factor in play. —Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Mar. 2026

There were no girls, and really seeing again how all girls, irrespective of race and of socioeconomic status, are being left behind at this moment. —Rebecca Schneid, Time, 8 Mar. 2026

Part of that surplus went toward the creation of the LA84 Foundation, which promotes youth sports by removing barriers and aiming to give all children, regardless of their socioeconomic background or ability, opportunities to participate in sports. —Linh Tat, Daily News, 7 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for socioeconomic

• macroeconomic
• microeconomic
• adamic
• anomic
• atomic
• islamic
• meramec
• tokamak
• anatomic
• antidromic
• astronomic
• autonomic