A voluntarily assumed obligation toward the good of society at large as opposed to the self alone.

Severe social disapproval of a person or behaviour.

cultural anthropology

A gregarious person who likes to attend parties and other social gatherings; a people person.

The theory that the laws of evolution by natural selection also apply to social structures.

(derogatory) One who tries to improve his or her social standing, especially by means of obsequious behaviour.

plural of social climber

The study of history, geography, civics, sociology, economics, and other social-science subjects, especially in primary and secondary school.

(idiomatic) The alienation of certain people from society to the point of being forgotten, excluded, or ignored in society.

Any insect that shares shelter, defence and food, and reproduces cooperatively