sociality
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/ˌsoʊʃiˈælɪti/
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/ˌsəʊʃɪˈælɪti/
quality/degree of being social
Etymology
'sociality' originates from English formation in the late 18th century, formed from the adjective 'social' plus the noun-forming suffix '-ity' (from Latin '-itas').
'social' comes from Latin 'socialis' (from 'socius' meaning 'companion' or 'ally'); 'socialis' passed into Old French and Middle English as 'social', and English later produced the abstract noun 'sociality'.
Initially related to companionship or belonging (from 'socius' = 'companion'), it evolved into an abstract term denoting the quality/state of being social and, in scientific contexts, the degree of social organization.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being social; sociability or inclination to associate and interact with others.
Her sociality made it easy for her to make friends in new places.
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Noun 2
in biology, the degree or pattern of social organization within a species (e.g., solitary, gregarious, eusocial); how individuals of a species live and interact in groups.
Researchers study the sociality of ants to understand division of labor within colonies.
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Noun 3
patterns of social interaction and communal life within human communities; the extent and nature of social bonds and networks.
Urban planners examine the sociality of neighborhoods when designing public spaces.
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Last updated: 2025/10/07 03:02