socially

adverb

so·​cial·​ly ˈsō-sh(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
2
: with respect to society
3
: by or through society

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The project fits FilmSharks’ strategy of developing bold, socially reflective IPs with crossover potential. Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 15 Oct. 2025 At the time of his death, Kirk had developed a following of millions online, espousing socially conservative Christian beliefs. Elena Moore, NPR, 14 Oct. 2025 His earliest memory of becoming socially conscious was in elementary school. Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2025 The laws regulating undercover operations are relatively lenient in Australia; in Canada, which has long used similar tactics, judges have challenged the targeting of suspects who are socially isolated or cognitively impaired. Eren Orbey, New Yorker, 13 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for socially

Word History

First Known Use

1621, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of socially was in 1621

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“Socially.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socially. Accessed 19 Oct. 2025.

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socially

adverb
so·​cial·​ly ˈsōsh-(ə-)lē How to pronounce socially (audio)
1
: in a social manner
birds living socially together
2
: with respect to society
socially disadvantaged

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