soc
soc — abbreviation
1. a written short form of the word 'society', used mainly in the official names of
a written short form of the word 'society', used mainly in the official names of clubs, organizations, and academic groups.
The Royal Horticultural Soc. was founded in London in the year 1804.
abbreviation in an organization's official name
Min joined the History Soc. at university and made many new friends.
The notice from the Drama Soc. asked for volunteers to help backstage.
Sivan is a member of both the Film Soc. and the Chess Club on campus.
Applications should be sent to the Student Welfare Soc. by next Friday.
- assn.
abbreviation for 'association'; similar in use but assn. leans toward professional or trade groups rather than clubs.
用法筆記
Soc. is used in writing only, usually as part of a proper noun. In British English a full stop (period) typically follows the abbreviation; in less formal contexts the period may be omitted. The abbreviation is not used in spoken language — the full word 'society' is said instead.