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.