subsocial

adjective

Definition of subsocialnext
as in consociational

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  1. colonial
  2. social
  3. associational
Adjective
  • Paraty and the Costa Verde Paraty’s food adds depth to its 18th-century colonial architecture and cobblestone streets.
    — Mikael Castro, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Because of the unique mandate situation (see below), Namibia is one of the sub-Saharan African countries considered the last to gain independence from a colonial power; another is Zimbabwe, which gained independence from Great Britain in 1980.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of colonial
Adjective
  • His songs spanned from party anthems to deep social commentary.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Individualist societies typically focus on independence within social groups, encouraging personal expression, and are more accepting of differences — and are typically found in Western countries, according to studies.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of social
Adjective
  • Defendants contest only that CASA has not satisfied the first requirement for such associational standing.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025
Definition of associational
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“Subsocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/subsocial. Accessed 16 Aug. 2026.

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