sociocultural

adjective

so·​cio·​cul·​tur·​al ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce sociocultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-,
ˌsō-shē-
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and cultural factors
socioculturally
ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch-rə-lē How to pronounce sociocultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-
ˌsō-shē-
adverb

Examples of sociocultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Anyone hoping to gain a greater understanding of the heavy and systemic sociocultural forces that make this world deeply unsafe for trans women, and particularly trans women of color, would do well to spend some time with A Short History of Trans Misogyny. Emma Specter, Vogue, 17 June 2024 Richard Dreyfuss criticizes Academy Awards' diversity efforts Dreyfuss has previously been outspoken in his sociocultural views, including his perspective on diverse media representation. Edward Segarra, USA TODAY, 27 May 2024 Early research shows that models can draw from the sociocultural experience of a specific demographic group and display the biases of that group. Josh A. Goldstein, Foreign Affairs, 7 Apr. 2023 But treating stigma as an individual psychological response discounts the formidable sociocultural and political bases that underlie bias, discrimination, and neglect. Jacob D. Moses and Allan M. Brandt, STAT, 30 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for sociocultural 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociocultural was in 1926

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“Sociocultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociocultural. Accessed 26 Jul. 2024.

Medical Definition

sociocultural

adjective
so·​cio·​cul·​tur·​al ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch(-ə)-rəl, ˌsō-shē- How to pronounce sociocultural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and cultural factors
socioculturally adverb

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