social

social
sociable, social
These two words relate to different meanings of society, and should not normally get in each other's way. Social is a classifying word that relates to society in the broad sense of the relation of human beings to one another (Man is a social animal / a social occasion). A social worker is one who deals with those in society who need help, and social security is financial assistance given to them. Sociable is a judgemental word relating to the quality of human relations (corresponding to society in the sense ‘companionship, good company’). A sociable person is one who is friendly and able to deal well with social occasions, and a sociable evening is one marked by friendliness and good humour.

Modern English usage. 2014.

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  • social — adj Social, gregarious, cooperative, convivial, companionable, hospitable are comparable rather than synonymous terms that all involve and often stress the idea of having or manifesting a liking for or attraction to the company of others. Social …   New Dictionary of Synonyms

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