socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē 

1

: in a social manner

2

: with respect to society

3

: by or through society

Examples of socially in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although the fostering program is more socially acceptable than family pack releases, ranchers like Wink Crigler believe any wolves on the landscape will endanger her herd. —Hayleigh Evans, The Arizona Republic, 3 May 2024

This matters because socially vulnerable neighborhoods have higher poverty rates and lower-quality housing. —Joan A. Casey, The Conversation, 1 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing socially

• socially distance

Kids Definition

socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē 

1

: in a social manner

birds living socially together

2

: with respect to society

socially disadvantaged