social animal
1Social animal — A social animal is a loosely defined term for an organism that is highly interactive with other members of its species to the point of having a recognizable and distinct society.All mammals (and birds) are social to the extent that mothers and… …
2The Social Animal — is Elliot Aronson s book about social psychology. Originally written in 1972, The Social Animal covers, in a style written for the general audience, what modern psychology has deduced about the reasons for certain aspects of human… …
3social — adj Social, gregarious, cooperative, convivial, companionable, hospitable are comparable rather than synonymous terms that all involve and often stress the idea of having or manifesting a liking for or attraction to the company of others. Social …
4social science — social scientist. 1. the study of society and social behavior. 2. a science or field of study, as history, economics, etc., dealing with an aspect of society or forms of social activity. [1775 85] * * * Any discipline or branch of science that… …
5Social grooming — In social animals and humans social grooming or allogrooming is an activity in which individuals in a group clean or maintain each other s body or appearance. It is a major social activity, and a means by which animals who live in proximity can… …
6animal — an|i|mal1 W1S1 [ˈænıməl] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Latin; Origin: animalis having life , from anima soul ] 1.) a living creature such as a dog or cat, that is not an insect, plant, bird, fish, or person ▪ furry little animals wild/domestic/farm… …
7social — adj. & n. adj. 1 of or relating to society or its organization. 2 concerned with the mutual relations of human beings or of classes of human beings. 3 living in organized communities; unfitted for a solitary life (man is a social animal). 4 a… …
8animal — I UK [ˈænɪm(ə)l] / US noun [countable] Word forms animal : singular animal plural animals *** 1) biology any living thing that can move independently and that has senses for recognizing and reacting to the environment around it. Animals are… …
9animal — an|i|mal1 [ ænıml ] noun count *** 1. ) a living creature that is not a human: lions, tigers, and other wild animals He is accused of cruelty to animals. a ) any living creature, including humans: Man is the only animal that uses language. 2. )… …
10animal — 1 noun (C) 1 a living creature such as a dog or cat, that is not an insect, plant, fish, or person: farm animals | animal welfare/rights etc: campaigning for animal rights | animal products/protein/fats etc (=things that are made or come from… …
