Sociality (Noun)
Meaning
The tendency to associate with others and to form social groups; "mammals as a class are not strong on sociality".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- Humans have a high degree of sociality that is unmatched by most other animals.
- Some bird species are known for their sociality and often travel in large flocks.
- The concept of sociality in primates has been extensively studied by anthropologists.
- Generally, mammals with complex sociality also have a well-developed neocortex.
- Elephants are a prime example of an animal with high sociality and strong family bonds.