sociocultural

adjective

so·​cio·​cul·​tur·​al ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch-rəl How to pronounce sociocultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-,
ˌsō-shē-
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and cultural factors
socioculturally
ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch-rə-lē How to pronounce sociocultural (audio)
-ˈkəl-chə-
ˌsō-shē-
adverb

Examples of sociocultural in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web But because those think pieces tend to skew political or sociocultural, literary and cinematic treatments are often frustratingly on the nose. Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2024 This is because whether a student can acquire a particular job and thrive in our society is dependent on a complex intersection of personal, sociocultural and structural factors. Hee Song, The Conversation, 31 May 2024 It is dicey to make overly broad generalizations or conclusions on a sociocultural phenomenon like forgive-and-forget. Lance Eliot, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2024 Experts and analysts at the trade show reported a consumer who is more engaged than ever, even in the face of a turbulent retail environment, continued economic uncertainty and broader sociocultural issues, such as the impending U.S. presidential elections. James Manso, WWD, 3 Sep. 2019 See all Example Sentences for sociocultural 

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Word History

First Known Use

1926, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociocultural was in 1926

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“Sociocultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociocultural. Accessed 24 Sep. 2024.

Medical Definition

sociocultural

adjective
so·​cio·​cul·​tur·​al ˌsō-sē-ō-ˈkəlch(-ə)-rəl, ˌsō-shē- How to pronounce sociocultural (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and cultural factors
socioculturally adverb

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