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socio-

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

    sociometry; socioeconomic.



socio-

combining_form

  1. denoting social or society

    sociology

    sociopolitical

    socioeconomic



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Word History and Origins

Origin of socio-1

Combining form of Latin socius a fellow, companion, comrade; see -o-

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Example Sentences

Other, larger considerations inevitably intervened—spiritual, interpersonal, socio-political.

Silva concludes that America is afflicted by the socio-optic condition of “colorblind racism.”

Is it a stretch to imagine that similar socio-cultural barriers are erected even when that name is plastered on billboards?

And the higher the socio-economic status of women, the more likely they were to reject full-time employment.

It works in three broad areas, all interconnected: socio-economic justice, political and human rights, and the peace process.

What really remains for discussion is a problem of socio-psychology.

Last night there was a row at the ball, of which I am a 'socio.'

With their help, we may be able to build a better civilization, one without the socio-political diseases that led to the war.

Above is the inscription: Tantoque exsultat alumno; and below: Miro naturæ investigatori socio quond.

As a piece of socio-political journalism it invites the attention of every citizen in the nation.

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