What is another word for social animal?

Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊʃə͡l ˈanɪmə͡l] (IPA)

The phrase "social animal" refers to a creature that has a natural inclination to interact with fellow members of its species. Some synonyms for "social animal" include gregarious, sociable, and outgoing. Gregarious animals tend to form groups or herds for socialization and protection. Sociable animals are friendly and enjoy being in the company of others. Outgoing animals are not shy and enjoy meeting new individuals. Other synonyms for social animal might include team-oriented, communicative, and collaborative. These qualities are all highly valued in members of social species, as they enable individuals to cooperate effectively for survival and reproduction.

What are the hypernyms for Social animal?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Social animal

  • The human animal has evolved as a preeminently social animal.
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  • I think what he loved about me the most was that I wasn't part of that world. But once we were together publicly, he wanted to change me into that social animal.
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  • Man has been adjudged a social animal.
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  • Man is a social animal. Without society he is nothing but animal. Yet many consider themselves 'self made'.
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  • Society expects man to be a passive social animal who believes like the People of the Field in "Jurgen" that "to do what you always have done" and "what is expected of you" are the twin rules of life. This, is course, is not true. The wanton crucifixion of impulses, the unnecessary blocking and frustration of the drives and urges, are an evil that reflects itself in sophistication, ennui and boredom, dissatisfaction, melancholy, fatigue, anxiety and neurosis.
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