Phrase guide

social networking

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The interactions among a group of people who share a common interest (a social network); (sometimes specifically) The use of social contacts to network (pursue career advancement, sales, marketing, electioneering, etc).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning 2

The interactions among a group of people who share a common interest (a social network); (sometimes specifically) The use of social contacts to network (pursue career advancement, sales, marketing, electioneering, etc).

Interaction with other people via a social network (app or website), involving internet communities.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, uncountable

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Meaning 3

The interactions among a group of people who share a common interest (a social network); (sometimes specifically) The use of social contacts to network (pursue career advancement, sales, marketing, electioneering, etc).

Interaction with other people via a social network (app or website), involving internet communities.

Such activity to network and communicate using shared interests, related skills, or geographical location between consumers and businesses.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Internet, uncountable

Topics: business

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History

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: verkottuminen — interaction between a group of people
  • Finnish: verkottuminen — use of social contacts to network
  • Finnish: verkottuminen — use of Internet communities
  • Greek: κοινωνική δικτύωση (koinonikí diktýosi) — use of Internet communities