socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
2
: with respect to society
3
: by or through society

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The Self-Portrait Project, known globally for its socially conscious method of participatory photography, will lead production and photography. Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 1 Oct. 2025 Burr first described going to the island country of Bahrain — which is more socially liberal than Saudi Arabia — where a customs agent immediately clocked his anxiety about doing stand-up in the region and gave him grief about it. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2025 And how do people on the margins socially find ways to build community and take care of each other? Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 30 Sep. 2025 Consequently, this air sign is drawn to hobbies and activities that are ethical, socially conscious, and environmentally friendly. Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for socially

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of socially was in 1621

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“Socially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socially. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.

Kids Definition

socially

adverb
so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
birds living socially together
2
: with respect to society
socially disadvantaged

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