# socioeconomic

/soʊˌsiˌoʊˌɛkəˈnɑmɪk/ (US) · /sˈəʊsɪˌəʊkənˈɒmɪk/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/socioeconomic
Updated: 2026-05-06

## Definition

relating to how money and social status work together to affect people's lives. You use this to describe things that involve both social and economic factors.

For teachers: relating to or involving a combination of social and economic factors. Typically describes the interaction between social standing and financial status.

## Examples

- The city faces many socioeconomic challenges.
- Researchers found a strong link between socioeconomic status and access to high-quality healthcare in rural areas.
- The government's new policy aims to bridge the socioeconomic divide by investing in vocational training programs for historically underserved communities.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; often paired with 'status', 'factors', or 'background'.

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