social distance

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1. social distance - Noun

2. social distance - Verb

Meaning

(sociology) The distance between different social groups, e.g. in terms of class, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual-identity, etc.

(proxemics) An appropriate distance for interactions among acquaintances during epidemics.

social distance (third-person singular simple present social distances, present participle social distancing, simple past and past participle social distanced)

(proxemics) To maintain a certain distance between at least two people to contain the spread of an infectious disease.

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Acaldo stressed that the cots were placed at an appropriate social distance. Source: Internet

According to the Coastal Comeback Plan, students are expected to social distance on campus. Source: Internet

All our educators wore masks and kept their social distance from the families on the morning too.” Source: Internet

All around the mountain grounds there are arrows pointing to one-way walkways, signs to remind you to wear your mask and social distance, and increased outdoor seating. Source: Internet

All events are now set in strict periodicals to save this year’s celebrations, with attendees required to social distance, sanitize, and wear face coverings. Source: Internet

A little bit of technology can go a long way to combatting loneliness while still allowing yourself to social distance from others. Source: Internet

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