biosocial

adjective

bio·​so·​cial ˌbī-ō-ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce biosocial (audio)
: of, relating to, or concerned with the interaction of the biological aspects and social relationships of living organisms
biosocial science
biosocially
ˌbī-ō-ˈsōsh-lē
-ˈsō-shə- How to pronounce biosocial (audio)
adverb

Word History

First Known Use

1892, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of biosocial was in 1892

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“Biosocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/biosocial. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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