Common Lexeme

sox

Keywords: society

Pronunciation (IPA): soʃ 
Part of Speech: term noun verb 
Class: pali 
Forms: sox, soxys, soxot, soxysyn, soxtuaz 
Glosses: social, socialize, society, social class, people, get along, fit in 

Description:

The term 'sox' is borrowed from the English word 'social' and is used to refer to society in general but especially social groups, social class and social interaction. It dates back at least to the middle period. It's connotations are positive, relating to getting along or fitting in, being a good member of society.

Noun:

As a noun, 'sox' directly means society, but isn't the abstract concept of society, it means something more along the lines of 'people' in the sense of 'people think' or 'people say'.

There are a number of compounds and derived forms that are important. 'Soxot', from 'sox' + '-ot', type or kind, is the word for social class. Soxysyn refers to society as a more abstract concept and is used in academic discussions. 'Soxtuaz', from 'sox' + 'tuaz', 'circle', refers to any social group.

Modifier:

The derived form 'soxys' means anything pertaining to society and is also a generally positive, ameliorating descriptor. Saying that something is 'soxys' means that it is good for society or approved by society.

Verb:

As a verb, 'sox' is a pali verb of state, taking an absolutive subject. 'Sox' means to socialize or get along with people or to fit in. Referring to someone acting this way is very positive and means that they do a very good job of navigating society. It can take an additional argument introduced with the preposition ejók with an object in the nominative case which is a person or group with which the subject is socializing.

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