American Dictionary
Definition social capital in American English
social capital noun
[uncountable] noun
/ˌsoʊʃ(ə)l ˈkæpɪt(ə)l/
1
the networks of relationships between people that enable them to lead full lives and allow society to function effectively
Example
Individuals in groups with more social capital are better off than those in groups with less social capital.
Example
Young homeless people were found to be seriously lacking in social capital, such as family support.
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