personal connections; social relations
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
personal connections; relationships with relatives and friends
Often refers to one's personal network or 'guanxi' used to accomplish tasks or gain advantages. Can carry neutral or slightly negative connotations when implying reliance on connections over merit.
He has many social connections locally, so it's very convenient for him to get things done.
You can't rely solely on personal connections to find a job; you still have to depend on your own abilities.
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This person's social network is very complex.
noun
social relations; the sum total of relations formed between people during joint activities
formalA sociological and Marxist term referring to the network of relationships formed during social production. Production relations (economic base) are considered primary, determining political and legal superstructures.
Production relations are the foundation of all social relations.
Sociology studies the social relations between people.
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The nature of legal relations is ultimately determined by production relations.