sociogenic

American

[soh-see-oh-jen-ik, soh-shee-] / ˌsoʊ si oʊˈdʒɛn ɪk, ˌsoʊ ʃi- /

adjective

caused or influenced by society or social factors.

sociogenic problems.

Etymology

Origin of sociogenic

First recorded in 1965–70; socio- + -genic

Example Sentences

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In cases of mass sociogenic illness - which used to be described as "mass hysteria" - the symptoms experienced are real, but they are caused by anxiety, not toxic poisoning, Prof Wessely said.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023

No biomedical cause was found in either and experts believe they were the result of mass sociogenic illness, Prof Wessely said.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2023

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