sociality

Word parts

social + -ity

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˌsoʊʃiˈæləti/

Noun

Singular sociality

Plural socialities

1. (uncountable) Sociality is the tendency or ability to form relationships and live with others in a group.

   The sociality of humans has helped them build large, complex societies.

2. (countable) A sociality is a specific form of social behaviour or group organization.

   The different socialities of animals, like packs or colonies, show how they cooperate.

Related words

• social