socioeconomic

adjective

so·​cio·​eco·​nom·​ic ˌsō-sē-ō-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik How to pronounce socioeconomic (audio)
-ˌē-kə-,
ˌsō-shē-
variants or socio-economic
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and economic factors
socioeconomically adverb
or socio-economically

Examples of socioeconomic in a Sentence

Their socioeconomic backgrounds are very different.
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What’s the socioeconomic variables associated with the counties? Steven Strogatz, Quanta Magazine, 7 Nov. 2024 Chronic diseases are complex conditions that can be caused by multiple factors, such as a patient’s genetics and socioeconomic status, according to Kanter. Annika Kim Constantino, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2024 Racial and ethnic differences are another major factor, as are religious affiliations, and socioeconomic status. Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 The reasons are complex: socioeconomic disparities; a lack of emphasis on prevention; and an expensive, convoluted system that lets millions of people slip through the cracks. Caitlin Owens, Axios, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for socioeconomic 

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of socioeconomic was in 1875

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“Socioeconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socioeconomic. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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