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

Aging, broader population health trends and other metabolic or socioeconomic factors could all contribute. — Emily Cegielski, Flow Space, 29 July 2026

The labor battle continued through the 20th century and shapes the socioeconomic makeup of West Virginia today. — Elijah Tanall, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 July 2026

Students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to perform well on literacy assessments than students from higher socioeconomic backgrounds. — Ulrich Boser, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

Sometimes discomfort can stem from differences in religion, race, physical appearance, gender or gender expression, hobbies, or socioeconomic status. — Sherri Gordon, Parents, 21 July 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