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

Disability spans every age, race, culture and socioeconomic background, and investment in accessibility and inclusive programming tends to ripple outward, improving experiences for older adults, veterans, families and caregivers along the way. — Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 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

The associations held even after accounting for individual socioeconomic status. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 July 2026

Every age group, every socioeconomic class, every race, every religion. — Josh Brown,sean Russo, CNBC, 13 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