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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Watch the Trailer for Laverne Cox's Clean Slate, The Last Show From a Late Sitcom Legend The series is the last one from the late Norman Lear, a pioneering screenwriter and producer known for creating socially relevant sitcoms. James Factora, Them, 6 Feb. 2025 Understanding, real thought, Callard said, happens best in person, socially, among people who disagree but are open to arriving at some kind of an answer. Christopher Borrelli, Chicago Tribune, 6 Feb. 2025 Baird’s piece, priced at $200,000, was notable for a fair that has long been known for hosting more politically engaged and socially focused work than other similar events. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 6 Feb. 2025 Central to the Trump team's thinking is Saudi Vision 2030, a rebranding and restructuring of the kingdom economically, socially and culturally. Marc Caputo, Axios, 6 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for socially 

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 16 Feb. 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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