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

Film portrayals, even or perhaps especially powerful ones that change the legal landscape, often leave out the background socioeconomic considerations that shape individual decisions. — Vanessa Rampton, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026

President Reginald DesRoches stated this expansion, supported by philanthropy, aims to open doors for more students, ensuring talent from all socioeconomic backgrounds can access a Rice education without financial barriers. — Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Ultimately, some experts say that until Europe addresses issues like unemployment and stretched public services, migration will continue to be used as a scapegoat for the continent’s socioeconomic woes. — Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 3 Aug. 2026

The county fields safety questions about parks of all sizes and in parts of town with varying socioeconomic backgrounds. — Charlotte Observer, 1 Aug. 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