socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
2
: with respect to society
3
: by or through society

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Drivers overwhelmingly perceive drunk driving as dangerous (95%) and socially unacceptable. Tanya Mohn, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 Pets complete families, positively affect our mental and physical well-being, connect us socially and also contribute to the economy. Julie Castle, New York Daily News, 29 Dec. 2024 But Jimmy Carter is still changing the world Feb. 22, 2023 In two terms in the Georgia Senate, Carter established a legislative record that was socially progressive and fiscally conservative. Scott Kraft, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024 Image ‘Santosh’ After her husband unexpectedly dies, Santosh (Shahana Goswami) inherits his job as a police officer in this socially minded crime thriller written and directed by Sandhya Suri. The New York Times, New York Times, 27 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for socially 

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of socially was in 1621

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“Socially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socially. Accessed 14 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

socially

adverb
so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
birds living socially together
2
: with respect to society
socially disadvantaged

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