Social Structure (Noun)
Meaning
The people in a society considered as a system organized by a characteristic pattern of relationships; "the social organization of England and America is very different"; "sociologists have studied the changing structure of the family".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The social structure of the village was based on a hierarchical system with the elder as the leader.
- Understanding the social structure of a community is essential for effective social work.
- The social structure of ancient civilizations was often based on a system of castes or classes.
- Sociologists have studied the changing social structure of the family over the past century.
- The social structure of the company was flat, with few layers of management.