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Definition of socioeconomic
socioeconomic
/ˌsoʊsi.oʊˌɛkəˈnɑːmɪk/
so · ci · o · ec · o · nom · ic
Adverb:socioeconomically
socioeconomic Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
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Syllables
7
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1
Relating to or concerned with the interaction of social and economic factors.
Example
"The study examined how socioeconomic status influences access to higher education and healthcare."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the late 19th century by combining the prefix 'socio-' (from Latin 'socius', meaning 'companion' or 'ally') with 'economic' (ultimately from Ancient Greek 'oikonomikos', meaning 'practiced in the management of a household').
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Socioeconomic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/socioeconomic