socio

Origin

socio-

a combining form used, with the meanings “social,” “sociological,” or “society,” in the formation of compound words: sociometry; socioeconomic.

Origin:
combining form of Latin socius a fellow, companion, comrade; see -o-
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Socio is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
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Word Origin & History

socio-
combining form of L. socius "companion, associate" (see social). Common in compounds since c.1880, e.g. sociobiology "study of the biological basis of social behavior" (1946); socio-economic (1883).
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Medical Dictionary

socio- pref.

  1. Society: sociocentric.

  2. Social: sociogenic.

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