Social Unit (Noun)
Meaning
An organization regarded as part of a larger social group; "the coach said the offensive unit did a good job"; "after the battle the soldier had trouble rejoining his unit".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The hospital's oncology department was a self-contained social unit that functioned efficiently as a team.
- In many cultures, the extended family is the primary social unit and the foundation of community life.
- The platoon was a tight-knit social unit that relied on each other for support and protection during the mission.
- The marketing team at the company was a dynamic social unit that consistently produced innovative ideas.
- The residents of the small town formed a close social unit that looked out for one another during times of crisis.