Definition

Relating to social interactions or relationships between people of the same sex, particularly among men.

Example

The club was known for its homosocial environment, where men gathered to share interests and build friendships.

Conversation

I was reading about how some friendships are very homosocial.

Oh really? What does that mean exactly?

It refers to close relationships between people of the same sex, like guys hanging out together.

That makes sense! I guess we have a pretty homosocial group of friends ourselves.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Homosocial → It is formed from "homo-" (from Greek "homos", meaning same) and "social" (from Latin "socialis", meaning of companionship or society). The word "homosocial" refers to social relationships or interactions that occur between members of the same sex.

Memory Tip

Think of 'same' ('homo-') and 'companionship' ('social') to remember that 'homosocial' describes relationships among people of the same sex.

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