Enjoying the company of others and liking to spend time with people; friendly and talkative.
From Latin 'sociabilis,' derived from 'socius' meaning 'companion' or 'ally.' The meaning has stayed consistent since it entered English in the 14th century—describing those who naturally seek social connection.
Some animals are sociable by nature—wolves, dolphins, and humans are all 'pack animals'—while others like tigers or leopards are solitary. Our word 'sociable' reflects a quality that has deep evolutionary roots in how social species survive and thrive.
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