socioeconomic

[soh-see-oh-ek-uh-nom-ik, -ee-kuh-, soh-shee-]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or signifying the combination or interaction of social and economic factors.

   socioeconomic study; socioeconomic status.

socioeconomic

/ -ˌɛkə-, ˌsəʊsɪəʊˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving both economic and social factors

Other Word Forms

• socioeconomically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of socioeconomic¹

First recorded in 1880–85; socio- + economic

Example Sentences

Our family isn’t wealthy, and we were unconcerned with the socioeconomic status of other students on campus.

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These effects were most pronounced among Black participants, whose communities often face higher levels of environmental and socioeconomic strain.

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The team also examined what influences that sense of control, including the type of stress, how often stressors occur, and socioeconomic conditions.

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In a new book, “The Projects: A New History of Public Housing,” Mr. Husock explains that while we no longer build housing projects, the ones that remain continue to thwart the socioeconomic progress of residents.

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“The great thing about public school is that you share a space with families who come from all different backgrounds, socioeconomic groups, races and religions,” Gardner said.

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