socialisers

IPA/sˈəʊʃəlˌaɪzəz/
IPA/sˈoʊʃəlˌaɪzɚz/

socialisers — noun

1. people who socialize with others, especially by spending relaxed time talking or

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Definition

people who socialize with others, especially by spending relaxed time talking or doing things together

Example

The club attracts natural socialisers who enjoy meeting new people every week.

natural socialisers

Some socialisers prefer small dinners to loud parties with hundreds of guests.

socialisers prefer + [setting]

Common collocations
  • natural socialisers
  • confident socialisers
  • active socialisers
  • socialisers at a party
Synonyms
  • sociable people

    clearer and more common in everyday English

  • mixers

    informal; people who are good at meeting and talking with others

Antonyms
  • loners

    people who prefer to be alone

Grammar Patterns

natural socialisers

confident socialisers

socialisers at an event

Usage Note

This is the British spelling. The American spelling is usually 'socializers'. It normally refers to people, not to events or places.

Common Mistakes

Use 'socialisers' for people. For the activity, use 'socialising' or 'socializing'.

Word family

Common collocations

Nouns

  • natural socialisers
  • confident socialisers
  • active socialisers

Verbs

  • attract socialisers
  • suit socialisers

Phrases

  • socialisers at a party
  • socialisers in the group