sociality

noun

so·​ci·​al·​i·​ty ˌsō-shē-ˈa-lə-tē 

plural socialities

1

a

: sociability

b

: an instance of social intercourse or sociability

2

: the tendency to associate in or form social groups

Examples of sociality in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The role of predation in shaping sociality among primates is well established, and this incident reinforces the theory that group living offers significant protection against aerial predators. —Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 18 May 2025

Sensitivity and sociality The same fine motor skills that aid in picking tasty bug snacks off of leaves also apply to picking bugs and other parasites off of others. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024

These memories, in turn, can encourage engagement in even more sociality. —Amit Kumar, Scientific American, 30 Aug. 2024

Whatever their purpose, secret societies play off our species’ ingrained sociality, strengthening the ties of insiders and igniting the interest of those on the outside. —Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 13 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1649, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for sociality

• abnormality
• cardinality
• commonality
• communality
• cordiality
• corporeality
• criminality
• criticality
• functionality
• generality
• geniality
• hospitality