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sociogenesis

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

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noun

Meaning 1

The development of social organization, such as among insects

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • We studied sociogenesis in certain species of ants.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

The social origin of a particular phenomenon

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

Examples

  • There are many theories regarding the sociogenesis of language.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From socio- + -genesis.