social network

American  

[soh-shuhl net-wurk] / ˈsoʊ ʃəl ˈnɛtˌwɜrk /

noun

1. a network of friends, colleagues, and other personal contacts.

   Strong social networks can encourage healthy behaviors.

2. Digital Technology.

   1. an online community of people with a common interest who use a website or other technologies to communicate with each other and share information, resources, etc..

      a business-oriented social network.

   2. a website or online service that facilitates this communication.

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Etymology

Origin of social network

First recorded in 1840–45

Example Sentences

"This study provides scientific arguments for the debate about social networks in recent years: it is based on 1,000 studies," the expert panel's head Olivia Roth-Delgado told a press conference.

From Barron's

And shared the results in public on the social network X.

From BBC

It warned of "the spread on the internet and social networks of offers for sale of photographs, AI-assisted montages, and all kinds of media" reproducing her image, including "in fabricated situations".

From BBC

"We've tried to reach our friends. We took loads of photos and posted them on Instagram, Facebook, all possible social networks to try to find them," said Eleonore, 17.

From Barron's

It is increasingly becoming a social network, where users go to peruse work by multiple authors.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• online community
• social media network