■ adjective
1》 relating to society or its organization.
↘relating to rank and status in society: a woman of high ~ standing.
2》 needing companionship; suited to living in communities.
3》 relating to or designed for activities in which people meet each other for pleasure.
4》 Zoology (of birds, insects, or mammals) breeding or living in colonies or organized communities.
■ noun an informal ~ gathering organized by the members of a particular club or group.
Derivatives
~ity noun
~ly adverb
Origin
ME: from OFr., or from L. ~is 'allied', from socius 'friend'.