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soc

soc

1 8.0
A student club at school or university for people with a shared interest
  • noun
  • Jargon
translation icon : sociedad
  • That will increase our club's budget dramatically, BOWL-SOC and we'll gain a ton of new members!

Examples

  • The future of Bowl-Soc is set!

  • To think, a member of Bowl-Soc has made it to the Selection!

  • They have participated in composting workshops and in collecting data for the SOC project.

    Academic text (2004)
  • Greasers will still be Greasers, and Socs will still be Socs.

  • The university's Outdoor Adventure soc organizes weekend trips for students who enjoy hiking and camping.

  • I joined the environmental soc to meet other students who are passionate about sustainability.

  • As a member of the drama soc, I've had the chance to participate in several plays this semester.

Synonyms

social club
vssoc
15 3.1

A group where people meet to enjoy events and make friends

is an informal campus abbreviation rather than a formal membership group
org
vssoc
  • Informal
8 4.0

A group of people who work together for a shared purpose

is used informally mainly for student clubs and campus groups
societas
vssoc
  • Formal
9.9

A group of people who work together for a shared purpose

is an informal campus abbreviation used mainly for student clubs

How Exclusive

sorority
  • US
96 5.0
soc
  • Jargon
1 8.0
to club
1 3.0

Surface Forms

soc singular
socs plural

Etymology

Soc is a short, friendly form of society, which means a group of people who meet for a shared interest. So at school a soc is a student club where people come together.