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   So·cial dis·tance

   /ˌsōSH(ə)l ˈdist(ə)ns/

   

   noun

   • 1. physical distance maintained between individuals in order to avoid catching or transmitting an infectious disease: "we paid attention to public health messages on social distance, hand washing, and face covering"
   • ▪ the physical distance typically maintained between individuals in social contexts: "in elevators, social distance is reduced"
   • 2. the perceived or desired degree of remoteness between a member of one social group and the members of another, as evidenced in the level of intimacy tolerated between them: "material differences provided members with a constant stimulus for social distance"

   verb

   • 1. limit physical closeness and contact with other people, especially in order to avoid catching or transmitting an infectious disease: "she wore a mask and kept herself six feet apart from others in order to social distance"

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