social-, socia-, soci-, socio- +

Collective government ,or government by society as a whole: In a sociocracy it is said that the necessities of all the people are met.

1. Psychodrama focusing on the entire therapy group and aiming at the active restructuring of attitudes to better fit the social mores of the society.
2. An improvised play acted by or for those involved in a situation of social tension in order to portray different perceptions of the same situation and represent objectively what each experiences in his or her role; a form of psychiatric treatment based on this type of play.

1. A diagrammatic representation of the valences and degrees of attractiveness and acceptance of each individual rated according to the interpersonal interactions between and among members of a group.
2. A diagram in which group interactions are analyzed on the basis of mutual attractions or antipathies between group members.

1. Of or relating to the social aspects of language.
2. Of or relating to sociolinguistics.
3. The study of language and linguistic behavior as influenced by social and cultural factors.

1. The study of the origins, developments, and structures of human societies and the behavior of individual people and groups in society.
2. The study of a particular social institution and the part it plays in society.

1. Someone who exhibits antisocial personality disorder.
2. A person with an antisocial personality disorder ("psychopath" was once widely used, but has now been superseded by "sociopath").

A reference to an antisocial personality disorder: Susan read about a sociopathic man who was mentally ill, was not able to tell the difference between right and wrong, and, because he had a lack of conscience, never felt guilty about his improper or unscrupulous actions.

A personality disorder characterized by continuous and chronic antisocial behavior: Sociopathy describes a person's disposition in that he or she behaves in an aggressive, violent, unpleasant way, and violates the rights of others and generally accepted social norms.

Associated personality traits include impulsiveness, egocentricity, inability to tolerate boredom or frustration, irritability and aggressiveness, recklessness, disregard for truth, and the inability to maintain consistent, responsible functioning at work, at school, or as a parent.

An abnormal hatred of society or any social friendships: Frank was not a very companionable or convivial person and avoided parties, dinners, and other get-togethers with colleagues or acquaintances because he had sociophobia.

Of, pertaining to, or signifying the combination or interaction of social and political factors.

Any treatment with major emphasis on the socioenvironmental and interpersonal factors that affect adjustment; such as, milieu (environment, surroundings) therapy or as is used in a therapeutic community.

Translation: "A partner in crime."

1. Not liking or seeking the company of other people: Sometimes Jane's old aunt was unsociable and wasn't inclined to converse with her family or friends.
2. Not favoring or encouraging friendly or cordial interaction: Lots of people like to play games on their cell phones, which is quite an unsociable activity!

1. Characteristic of how an individual is reserved and shows a disinclination for convivial gatherings: Peter's new neighbors acted quite unsociably and didn't respond at all to Peter's invitation to come over for coffee and desert in the evening.
2. Descriptive of not being congenial; incompatibly: Jerry was always watching TV, quite unsociably withdrawn in his room.

1. Not liking or seeking the company of other people.
2. Characterized or caused by a dislike of the company of other people.
3. Annoying, inconsiderate, or indifferent to the needs of others.