| social climber |
a person who strives to gain a higher rank in society, usu. by associating with more socially prominent people. |
| Social Darwinism |
a late-nineteenth-century social theory in which Darwinism is applied to the understanding of human society, as in the belief of the genetic superiority of some individuals or groups over others. [2 definitions] |
| Social Democrat |
a member of any of various Social Democratic parties. |
| Social Democratic party |
a German political party based on the economic and political theories of Karl Marx. [2 definitions] |
| social disease |
a disease transmitted by social contact, esp. sexual contact. [2 definitions] |
| social distancing |
the practice of staying at a somewhat far distance from others in order to lessen the chance of infection from disease. |
| social engineering |
the application to social problems of methods that are considered to be similar to those of engineering in their practicality, efficiency, and moral neutrality. |
| social hierarchy |
a tiered social structure that is the outcome of unequal distribution of and access to power, resources, and rewards in a particular society or social group. |
| social media |
websites and other applications that enable users to create and share content. |
| social science |
the scientific study of society and social behavior, or any science that examines an aspect of society or social behavior, such as anthropology or psychology. |
| social secretary |
a person whose work is handling an employer's personal correspondence and social engagements. |
| social security |
(often cap.) in the United States, an assistance plan for the elderly, unemployed, or disabled funded by mandatory contributions from employers, employees, and the government. [3 definitions] |
| Social Security Number |
a number issued by the U.S. federal government to citizens, permanent residents, and temporary working residents of the United States for the purposes of tracking working individuals. |
| social service |
work that promotes social welfare; social work. [2 definitions] |
| social studies |
a course of study including history, geography, civics, and other social sciences in elementary and secondary schools. |
| social welfare |
government services provided for citizens, esp. the underprivileged or disadvantaged. [3 definitions] |
| social work |
work that promotes the well-being of society, as by assisting the underprivileged or disadvantaged. |