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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Invest In Ethics And Alignment: Build teams focused on long-term risks and socially responsible development. • Promote Transparency: Opaque systems are untrustworthy. Srinivasa Rao Bittla, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025 Church goes viral with latest sign The church led by Ericksen — part of a socially liberal Protestant Christian denomination that emphasizes unity — is known in the community for its signs, even featuring a calendar with photos of previous signs for sale on its website. Natalie Demaree, Miami Herald, 23 July 2025 Why do otherwise well-mannered people think open-mouth chewing is socially acceptable? R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 20 July 2025 In keeping with popular male balms for spiritual suffering, Turner turns to alcohol and functions as a mollusk, socially and professionally; his stoicism is an act, one his peers pick up on, and which some openly deride. Andy Crump, Time, 20 July 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 6 Aug. 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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