Sō'cial, a.
(sō'shal), a. [Fr. & Sp. social, It. sociale, Lat. socialis, from socius, a companion.] 1. Pertaining to society; relating to men living in society, or to the public as an aggregate body; as, social interests or concerns; social pleasures; social benefits; social happiness; social duties. True self-love and social are the same. Pope.
- Ready or disposed to mix in friendly converse; companionable. “Social love.” Pope.
- Consisting in union or mutual converse.
But with thyself accompanied, seek’st not Social communication. Milton. 4. (Bot.) Naturally growing together. Henslow. Syn.—Sociable; companionable; conversible; friendly; familiar; communicative; convivial; festive.