pertaining to, devoted to, or characterized by friendly companionship or relations

a social club.

seeking or enjoying the companionship of others; friendly; sociable; gregarious.

of, pertaining to, connected with, or suited to polite or fashionable society

a social event.

living or disposed to live in companionship with others or in a community, rather than in isolation

People are social beings.

of or pertaining to human society, esp. as a body divided into classes according to status

social rank.

involved in many social activities

We're so busy working, we have to be a little less social now.

of or pertaining to the life, welfare, and relations of human beings in a community

social problems.

noting or pertaining to activities designed to remedy or alleviate certain unfavorable conditions of life in a community, esp. among the poor.

pertaining to or advocating socialism.

Zoology . living habitually together in communities, as bees or ants. Compare solitary ( def. 8 ) .

Botany . growing in patches or clumps.

Rare . occurring or taking place between allies or confederates.

a social gathering or party, esp. of or as given by an organized group

a church social.