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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSocial problem
/ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈprɒb.ləm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A condition or behavior that has negative consequences for a large number of people and is generally recognized as a condition that needs to be addressed through collective action or reform.
"Poverty and homelessness remain persistent social problems in many modern urban areas." - 2
An issue within a community or society that disrupts normal social functioning and calls for sociological study and policy intervention.
"The conference focused on identifying the root causes of contemporary social problems such as youth unemployment."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term combines 'social', originating from the Latin 'socialis' (pertaining to companionship or society), and 'problem', derived from the Greek 'próblema' (anything thrown across, a hurdle or question). Together as a compound noun, it emerged in modern sociological discourse during the 19th century to describe widespread issues that affect members of a society and are collectively perceived as requiring collaborative intervention.
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problème social
Transliteration: pʁɔ.blɛm sɔ.sjal
"Le chômage des jeunes est un problème social majeur."
soziales Problem
Transliteration: zoˈtsi̯aːləs ˈpʁoːbləm
"Armut ist ein komplexes soziales Problem in unserer Gesellschaft."
problema sociale
Transliteration: proˈbleːma soˈtʃaːle
"La diseguaglianza economica è un grave problema sociale."
problema social
Transliteration: pɾoˈβle.ma soˈsjal
"La violencia doméstica es un grave problema social que requiere atención."
problema social
Transliteration: pɾoˈblẽ.mɐ suˈsi.aw
"A exclusão digital tornou-se um novo problema social."
सामाजिक समस्या
Transliteration: samajik samasya
"बेरोजगारी आज के समय में एक बड़ी सामाजिक समस्या है।"
社会问题
Transliteration: shè huì wèn tí
"人口老龄化是一个亟待解决的社会问题。"
사회 문제
Transliteration: sahoe munje
"저출산은 현재 국가의 가장 심각한 사회 문제이다."
社会問題
Transliteration: shakai mondai
"少子高齢化は日本における深刻な社会問題です。"
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