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Raresocial distance
The correct spelling is social distance.
How to pronounce social distance
noun
Say it like: Sos-hal- di-sta-nse
The correct spelling is social distance. The distance between different social groups, e.g. in terms of class, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual-identity, etc.
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Meanings
noun
- 1.The distance between different social groups, e.g. in terms of class, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual-identity, etc.
- 2.(proxemics) An appropriate distance for interactions among acquaintances during epidemics.
verb
- 1.(proxemics) To maintain a certain distance between at least two people to contain the spread of an infectious disease.
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