social network

noun

1
: a network of individuals (such as friends, acquaintances, and coworkers) connected by interpersonal relationships
2
: an online service or site through which people create and maintain interpersonal relationships
And millions of people have become comfortable using smart-phones to share information about themselves, via mobile apps that access social networks such as Facebook and Twitter.The Economist

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In March of this year, social network Reddit went public, followed by data management company Rubrik the following month. Jordan Novet, CNBC, 12 Dec. 2024 After issuing a public advisory about social media platforms last year, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy proposed putting tobacco-like warning labels on social networks in response to studies that link social platforms to mental health issues in young people. Emma Roth, The Verge, 10 Dec. 2024 There's a new social network gaining steam — and no, this isn't a story from 2010. Catch up quick: Bluesky, an alternative to Twitter (now X), launched in 2021, but has experienced a surge of users since the election. Andrew King, Axios, 4 Dec. 2024 The competition aims to recognize exceptional headline writing in all types of media, from newspapers to social networks. Los Angeles Times, 3 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for social network 

Word History

First Known Use

1845, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of social network was in 1845

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“Social network.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20network. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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