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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSocial Fabric
/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ˈfæ.brɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The complex network of relationships and social structures that bind a community together.
"The social fabric of the city was strengthened by community events and local initiatives." - 2
The underlying structure that supports social interactions and cultural norms within a society.
"Changes in technology have altered the social fabric, impacting how people communicate and interact."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'social fabric' combines 'social', derived from the Latin 'socialis' meaning 'of companionship', and 'fabric', from the Latin 'fabrica' meaning 'craftsmanship'. The phrase evolved in the late 20th century to describe the interconnectedness of societal elements.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Social Fabric" is said worldwide
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Tissu social
Transliteration: Tissu social
"Le tissu social de la ville a été renforcé par des événements communautaires."
Sozialgefüge
Transliteration: Sozialgefüge
"Das Sozialgefüge der Stadt wurde durch lokale Initiativen gestärkt."
Tessuto sociale
Transliteration: Tessuto sociale
"Il tessuto sociale della comunità è stato rafforzato da eventi locali."
Tejido social
Transliteration: Tejido social
"El tejido social de la ciudad se fortaleció con iniciativas comunitarias."
Tecido social
Transliteration: Tecido social
"O tecido social da comunidade foi fortalecido por eventos locais."
सामाजिक ताना-बाना
Transliteration: Samaajik taana-baana
"शहर का सामाजिक ताना-बाना सामुदायिक कार्यक्रमों से मजबूत हुआ।"
社会结构
Transliteration: Shèhuì jiégòu
"城市的社会结构通过社区活动得到了加强。"
사회적 구조
Transliteration: Sahoejeok gujo
"도시의 사회적 구조는 지역 사회 행사로 강화되었습니다."
社会的構造
Transliteration: Shakaiteki kōzō
"地域のイベントによって都市の社会的構造が強化されました。"
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