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sociale

social

adjective soh-CHAH-leh Common
People & Society Community

Origin: Latin socialis (of companions, allied)

Usage Note

Sociale is invariable in gender (il contratto sociale, la politica sociale); plural adds -i: i servizi sociali (social services). Assistente sociale is a social worker. The phrase rete sociale or social network (often used as a loanword, i social) refers to social media. Do not confuse with socievole (sociable, friendly by nature).

Examples

"Questi progetti hanno un grande impatto sociale."

Natural Translation

These projects have a great social impact.

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