socio

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

At an institute of education, a class where sociology is taught.

NounRegister: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The discipline of sociology.

NounRegister: informal

Examples

Just as I stood apart from the sort of Jewish women who majored in psych and socio at the local university and announced their engagements just before graduation.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “socio” mean?

At an institute of education, a class where sociology is taught.

Is “socio” formal or informal?

socio is generally informal.