"socioengineer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: socioengineers [plural]
Etymology: socio- + engineer Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|socio|engineer}} socio- + engineer Head templates: {{en-noun}} socioengineer (plural socioengineers)
  1. (rare, sometimes science fiction) A social engineer, one who uses scientific data to influence social attitudes and behaviors. Tags: rare, sometimes Categories (topical): Science fiction
    Sense id: en-socioengineer-en-noun-Jkx0CLbI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with socio- Topics: literature, media, publishing, science-fiction

Inflected forms

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