Political vs. Social
Difference Between Political and Social
Politicaladjective
Of, relating to, or dealing with the structure or affairs of government, politics, or the state
a political system.Socialadjective
Of or relating to human society and its modes of organization
social classes.social problems.a social issue.Politicaladjective
Relating to, involving, or characteristic of political parties or politicians
a political campaign.Socialadjective
Of or relating to rank and status in society
social standing.Politicaladjective
Interested or active in politics
I'm not a very political person.Socialadjective
Of, relating to, or occupied with matters affecting human welfare
social programs.Politicaladjective
Influenced by, based on, or stemming from partisan interests or political ideology
The court should never become a political institution. The attack was a political crime.Socialadjective
Interacting with other people and living in communities
Humans are social creatures.Politicaladjective
Based on or motivated by self-serving interests, especially in attempting to gain power or to please people of a higher rank in an organization
political maneuvering within the company.Socialadjective
(Biology) Living together in organized groups or similar close aggregates
Ants are social insects.Politicaladjective
Indicating national or regional boundaries. Used of maps.
Socialadjective
Inclined to seek out or enjoy the company of others; sociable
He's outgoing and very social.Politicaladjective
Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
Political principles are rarely absolute, as political logic holds an imperfect result by compromise is better than a theoretically perfect abstention from the political process in the opposition.Socialadjective
Spent in or marked by friendly relations or companionship
How has your social life been lately?.Politicaladjective
Concerning a polity or its administrative components.
Good political staff is hard to find, they may neither be ambitious and corrupted by power nor tempted by private sector careers.Socialadjective
Intended for convivial activities
a social club.Politicaladjective
(pejorative) Motivated, especially inappropriately, by political (electoral or other party political) calculation.
“The Court invalidates Minnesota’s political apparel ban based on its inability to define the term ‘political'”Socialadjective
(Linguistics) Of or relating to a variety of a language that is used by a group of people sharing some characteristic, such as ethnicity or income level, and differs in pronunciation, grammar, or vocabulary from the standard variety.
Politicaladjective
Of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power or authority.
Socialnoun
An informal social gathering, as of the members of a church congregation.
Politicaladjective
(of a person) Interested in politics.
Socialnoun
(Informal) A Social Security number.
Politicalnoun
A political agent or officer.
Socialnoun
A festive gathering to foster introductions.
They organized a social at the dance club to get people to know each other.Politicalnoun
A publication focusing on politics.
Socialnoun
(Canadian Prairies) A dance held to raise money for a couple to be married.
Politicaladjective
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians;
calling a meeting is a political act in itselfpolitical pressurea political machinepolitical officepolitical policySocialnoun
(with definite article) Abbreviation of social security, referring to the UK state welfare system, or of related terms such as Social Security Office or Social Security Benefit.
Fred hated going down to the social to sign on.Politicaladjective
of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power;
political opinionsSocialnoun
abbreviation of social security number
What's your social?Politicaladjective
of or relating to the profession of governing;
political careerSocialnoun
A dinner dance event, usually held annually by a company or sporting club.
Socialnoun
(Canada) social studies
Socialadjective
Being extroverted or outgoing.
James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.Socialadjective
Of or relating to society.
Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations.Unemployment is a social problem.Socialadjective
(Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.
social gamingSocialadjective
(rare) Relating to a nation's allies (compare the Social War)
Socialadjective
Cooperating or growing in groups.
a social insectSocialnoun
a party of people assembled to promote sociability and communal activity
Socialadjective
relating to human society and its members;
social institutionssocietal evolutionsocietal forcessocial legislationSocialadjective
living together or enjoying life in communities or organized groups;
human beings are social animalsspent a relaxed social eveningimmature social behaviorSocialadjective
relating to or belonging to or characteristic of high society;
made fun of her being so social and high-toneda social gossip columthe society pageSocialadjective
composed of sociable people or formed for the purpose of sociability;
a purely social clubthe church has a large social halla social directorSocialadjective
(of birds and animals) tending to move or live together in groups or colonies of the same kind;
ants are social insectsthe herding instinct in sheep or cattleswarming behavior in beesSocialadjective
marked by friendly companionship with others;
a social cup of coffee
