social-minded

adjective

so·​cial-mind·​ed ˌsō-shəl-ˈmīn-dəd How to pronounce social-minded (audio)
: having an interest in society
specifically : actively interested in social welfare or the well-being of society as a whole

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With a focus on social and environmental improvement, innovation can grow, and businesses create new products and services that are desired by social-minded consumers, such as developing ecologically stable products and materials and improving supply chains. Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1833, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of social-minded was in 1833

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

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