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social capital
[soh-shuhl kap-i-tl]
noun
the interpersonal relationships, institutions, and other social assets of a society or group that can be used to gain advantage.
the impact of social capital on productivity and economic well-being; the ways in which women accumulate social capital.
social capital
noun
the network of social connections that exist between people, and their shared values and norms of behaviour, which enable and encourage mutually advantageous social cooperation
Word History and Origins
Origin of social capital1
Example Sentences
"A future where trusted information strengthens democracy, where every child has a fair start, where creativity fuels growth and social capital, and where no-one is left behind in the digital age."
These notions of social capital, social support, social trust, and social connections, more generally, are so much more important than many people expect for their well-being.
Seemingly apolitical activities such as the arts, planting community gardens, teaching literacy courses, volunteering at food banks, cleaning up litter, and helping people and animals in need are also a way to create the types of personal relationships, social capital, and networks that will be required for mutual aid, organizing, and other forms of pro-democracy work and collective action in this time of great crisis.
The coins now hold a 41% share of the total Web3 market capitalization — the decentralized platforms that use digital assets — according to data compiled by Social Capital Markets.
We also need ‘social capital’ — strong community bonds that are the reason and the way we work to rebuild.
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