social-minded

[ soh-shuhl-mahyn-did ]

adjective

1. interested in or concerned with social conditions or the welfare of society.

Other Words From

• social-minded·ly adverb
• social-minded·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of social-minded¹

First recorded in 1925–30

Example Sentences

The European model, kinder and more social-minded, “remains superior,” he said.

From Washington Times

The European model, kinder and more social-minded, “remains superior,” he said.

From Seattle Times

Salazar, the CEO of Mazo Mana, the forest shake company, views his enterprise as both social-minded and market-savvy.

From Seattle Times

The social-minded head to restaurants in Qreiaat or along Abu Nuwas street for a fish dinner overlooking the Tigris.

From Los Angeles Times

In reality, of course, the United States is still struggling mightily with introducing even a very mild form of a social-minded democracy.

From Salon