Phrase guide

social unit

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

An entity which is part of, and participates in, a larger social group or society.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

an organization regarded as part of a larger social group

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the coach said the offensive unit did a good job
  • after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: unit

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: organization, organisation

Narrower terms: klavern, administrative unit, administrative body, company, family, household, house, home, menage, general delivery, poste restante, instrumentality, intensive care unit, ICU, member, military unit, military force, military group, force, task force, team, squad, den, gang, crew, work party, combination, troop, scout troop, scout group, outfit, fifth column, Trojan horse, political unit, political entity, side, working group, working party

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