socio-

a combining form used, with the meanings “social,” “sociological,” or “society,” in the formation of compound words:

sociometry; socioeconomic.

Origin

combining form of Latin socius a fellow, companion, comrade; see -o-

British Dictionary definitions for socio-

socio-

combining form

denoting social or society: socioeconomic, sociopolitical, sociology

Word Origin and History for socio-

word-forming element meaning "social, of society; social and," also "having to do with sociology," from combining form of Latin socius "companion, ally, associate, fellow, sharer" (see social (adj.)). Common in compounds since c.1880.

socio- in Medicine

socio- pref.

Society: sociocentric.
Social: sociogenic.