socioeconomic

adjective

so·​cio·​eco·​nom·​ic ˌsō-sē-ō-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mik How to pronounce socioeconomic (audio)
-ˌē-kə-, 
ˌsō-shē-
variants or socio-economic
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and economic factors
socioeconomically
ˌsō-sē-ō-ˌe-kə-ˈnä-mi-k(ə-)lē How to pronounce socioeconomic (audio)
-ˌē-kə-, 
ˌsō-shē-
adverb
or socio-economically

Examples of socioeconomic in a Sentence

Their socioeconomic backgrounds are very different.
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But Melvoin pointed out that kids from lower socioeconomic backgrounds tend to spend more time on screens at home, so limits at school are especially important for them. — CNN Money, 29 June 2026 On top of that, travel spending has increased in every socioeconomic demographic. — Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026 More recently, test makers have tried to eliminate cultural and socioeconomic bias. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 22 June 2026 After years of deindustrialization and socioeconomic problems, Detroit saw a massive drop in population. — Greg Rosalsky, NPR, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for socioeconomic

Word History

First Known Use

1875, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of socioeconomic was in 1875

Rhymes for socioeconomic

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“Socioeconomic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/socioeconomic. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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