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subsocial

adjective

Definition of subsocialnext
as in consociational

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for subsocial
  1. colonial
  2. social
  3. associational
Adjective
  • Hong Kong was handed back to China in 1997 following more than 100 years of British colonial rule.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Similarly, the country’s culture and history have been marked by its deep Guaraní roots and colonial influences.
    — Dobrina Zhekova, Travel + Leisure, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of colonial
Adjective
  • Anti-immigrant marches and vigilante groups have driven a wave of social upheaval in South Africa this year, often blaming foreign migrants for the country's high crime rate.
    — Rael Ombuor The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Gemini May 21 – June 20 One person could make a social situation feel much easier today.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 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 24 Sep. 2026.

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