socioeconomic
adjective
so·cio·eco·nom·ic
ˌsō-sē-ō-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik 
-ˌē-kə-,
ˌsō-shē-
variants
or socio-economic
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and economic factors
Examples of socioeconomic in a Sentence
Their socioeconomic backgrounds are very different.
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This coincided with a significant socioeconomic shift in the Aegean, as the ancient Greeks came under the control of the Romans and increased their output of silver as a result.
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, when designed and implemented effectively, DEI programs are not discriminatory, according to Jessica Fulton, vice president of Policy at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a nonprofit that aims to improve African-Americans' socioeconomic status.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Low socioeconomic status may limit access to healthcare and education, both of which can be protective for brain health, while social isolation reduces cognitive stimulation and increases stress, negatively impacting brain function.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
At its core, school choice empowers parents to decide which educational environment best suits their children, irrespective of their ZIP code or socioeconomic status.
—Juan Rangel, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2025
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Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 30 Jan. 2025
Meanwhile, when designed and implemented effectively, DEI programs are not discriminatory, according to Jessica Fulton, vice president of Policy at the Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies, a nonprofit that aims to improve African-Americans' socioeconomic status.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 Jan. 2025
Low socioeconomic status may limit access to healthcare and education, both of which can be protective for brain health, while social isolation reduces cognitive stimulation and increases stress, negatively impacting brain function.
—Lauryn Higgins, Flow Space, 28 Jan. 2025
At its core, school choice empowers parents to decide which educational environment best suits their children, irrespective of their ZIP code or socioeconomic status.
—Juan Rangel, Twin Cities, 22 Jan. 2025
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“Socioeconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socioeconomic. Accessed 8 Feb. 2025.
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