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10 Language-to-English DictionariesGregarious
/ɡrɪˈɡɛr.i.əs/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Fond of company; sociable.
"She has a gregarious personality, always surrounded by friends at parties." - 2
Living in flocks or herds.
"Certain species of birds are gregarious, often seen in large groups."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'gregarious' originates from the Latin word 'gregarius', meaning 'belonging to a flock or herd', which evolved in the 17th century to describe individuals who are sociable and enjoy the company of others.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Gregarious" is said worldwide
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Sociable
Transliteration: so-syah-bl
"Elle est très sociable et aime rencontrer de nouvelles personnes."
Gesellig
Transliteration: geh-zell-ig
"Er ist sehr gesellig und verbringt gerne Zeit mit Freunden."
Sociabile
Transliteration: so-chah-bee-leh
"È molto sociabile e ama stare in compagnia."
Sociable
Transliteration: so-see-ah-bleh
"Es muy sociable y disfruta de la compañía de otros."
Sociável
Transliteration: so-see-ah-vel
"Ela é muito sociável e gosta de fazer novos amigos."
सामाजिक
Transliteration: samaajik
"वह बहुत सामाजिक है और नए लोगों से मिलना पसंद करती है।"
社交的
Transliteration: shèjiāo de
"她非常社交，喜欢和朋友在一起。"
사교적인
Transliteration: sagyohaneun
"그녀는 매우 사교적이며 친구들과 함께하는 것을 좋아합니다."
社交的な
Transliteration: shakō-teki na
"彼女は非常に社交的で、友達と過ごすのが好きです。"
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