collocation · academic
social cohesion
UK/ˈsəʊʃəl kəʊˈhiːʒən/US/ˈsoʊʃəl koʊˈhiːʒən/SO·cial co·HE·sion
The degree of connectedness and solidarity among groups in a society, contributing to harmony and reduced social tensions.
Examples
“Community sport projects can promote social cohesion by bringing people from different backgrounds together.”
“Policymakers often cite social cohesion as a benefit of investment in community programmes.”
“High levels of social cohesion are linked to lower crime rates in many studies.”
Band 8 sentence
“Investing in local sports facilities not only improves health but also fosters social cohesion by creating shared spaces for interaction.”
Collocations
- promote social cohesion
- enhance social cohesion
Word family
Common mistakes
social cohesionness→social cohesion
cohesion social→social cohesion
community cohesion→social cohesion
Say it for a higher band
5getting along→6community cohesion→7+social cohesion
Synonyms
social integration
Easily confused
social integration
“The immigrant programme focused on social integration through language courses and mentorship.”
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