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postsocial

adj · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Occurring after a specific social event or gathering.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

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adj

Meaning 2

Of or relating to a state of being, or a period of history, that follows the breakdown or transcendence of traditional social structures.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: human-sciences, philosophy, sciences, social-science, sociology

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adj

Meaning 3

Describing a form of sociality mediated by non-human objects, digital networks, or technology, rather than direct human-to-human interaction.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Topics: engineering, human-sciences, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, social-science, sociology, technology

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History

Etymology

From post- + social.