socio-

American  

1. a combining form used, with the meanings “social,” “sociological,” or “society,” in the formation of compound words.

   sociometry; socioeconomic.

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socio- British  

combining form

1. denoting social or society

   socioeconomic

   sociopolitical

   sociology

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Etymology

Origin of socio-

Combining form of Latin socius a fellow, companion, comrade; see -o-

Example Sentences

According to Star Trek canon—faithfully tracked and documented in online fan-fiction External link — advances in AI and biotechnology generate sustained socio‑economic and political instability in the mid‑2020s, fomenting the rise of hellscape-ish “sanctuary districts External link”—urban developments for the destitute erected amid massive wealth, typified by downtown San Francisco, circa 2024.

From Barron's

The script encourages future stagings to consider their setting “quite broadly, with all socio economic levels, areas of the country, races, cultures, and types of families as the basis for what is truly universal.”

From Los Angeles Times

But an increase in supply, demand, and falling prices has made it more available and affordable across all socio economic groups in recent years.

From BBC

In Socio Vivienda, a sprawling public housing neighborhood, shop owners, pedestrians, police — everyone — talks in whispers.

From Seattle Times

Este año, México superó a China como principal socio comercial de Estados Unidos, y la inversión extranjera directa en México en el primer trimestre de este año aumentó casi un 50 por ciento respecto al año anterior.

From New York Times