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

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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They found the elevated cardiovascular risk was consistent across socioeconomic groups, and strongest among smokers and people with diabetes or existing heart disease - suggesting they should be especially cautious about long-term, narrow eating windows.

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Sandoval said the blazes “affected a lot of privileged communities,” pointing to a possible explanation rooted in racial and socioeconomic inequity.

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Demi Laverty, a community worker in the town, said "political negligence" and a lack of public services has led to "socioeconomic deprivation".

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