social networking
Digital friend circles
Social networking is the activity of connecting with others through websites or apps designed for building and maintaining relationships.
These platforms let users create profiles, share content, and interact with friends, family, colleagues, or strangers who share interests.
The term covers both the technology and the behavior: She spends hours on social networking sites or Social networking helped him land a job through a former classmate.
As a modifier, it appears in phrases like social networking platform or social networking app.
Comparable to, or enjoy
- followGo behind another
- subscribeCommit to regular receipt
- sharePortion given out
- retweetRepublish another's post
repost · react · comment · block · mute · unfollow · friend request · poke
Dominant social media platform
- InstagramPhoto-sharing social platform
- TwitterMicroblogging social network
- LinkedInProfessional networking platform
- TikTokShort-form video service
Snapchat · WeChat · WhatsApp · Reddit · Discord · Mastodon · Threads · YouTube
Vertical structural beam
- storyAccount of events
- reelWinding cylinder or dance
- tweetSmall bird's cry
- status updateShared personal bulletin
photo · video · meme · hashtag · caption · comment · reply · thread
Person with promotional reach
- creatorOne who produces something
- content creatorMakes digital media professionally
- vloggerSomeone posting video journals
- streamerNarrow decorative ribbon
troll · bot · catfish · doomscrolling · FOMO · cancel culture · going viral · ratio
A joining or relation
- belongingState of fitting in
- friendsVoluntary close relations
- followersPeople who support someone
- groupAssembled collection of things
circle · community · tribe · clique · mutual friends · contacts · connections · relationships
Account identification string
- handlePart for gripping
- avatarDigital user representation
- bioPersonal background summary
- profile pictureAccount identification image
banner · verification · blue check · privacy settings · account · followers · following · mutual
like
Comparable to, or enjoy
retweet · repost · react · comment · block · mute · unfollow · friend request · poke · swipe
Dominant social media platform
- InstagramPhoto-sharing social platform
- TwitterMicroblogging social network
- LinkedInProfessional networking platform
TikTok · Snapchat · WeChat · WhatsApp · Reddit · Discord · Mastodon · Threads · YouTube · Pinterest
post
Vertical structural beam
status update · photo · video · meme · hashtag · caption · comment · reply · thread · livestream
influencer
Person with promotional reach
- creatorOne who produces something
- content creatorMakes digital media professionally
- vloggerSomeone posting video journals
streamer · troll · bot · catfish · doomscrolling · FOMO · cancel culture · going viral · ratio · clout
connection
A joining or relation
group · circle · community · tribe · clique · mutual friends · contacts · connections · relationships · support
username
Account identification string
profile picture · banner · verification · blue check · privacy settings · account · followers · following · mutual · status
- Web 2.0blog, wiki, RSS, tag, mashup
- online gamingonline gaming, online multiplayer, co-op, multiplayer games, clans
- chat roomschat rooms, chatrooms, channels, IRC, lobby
social networkingface-to-face interaction
Communication with physical presence
physical presence · letter writing · handshake · eye contact · telephone conversation
social networkingisolation
Complete separation from others
social isolation · solitude · social withdrawal · hermitage · seclusion
social, society, network, sociable, antisocial, socialize, networking, unsocial, sociability