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Definition of social distance noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

social distance

noun
 
/ˌsəʊʃl ˈdɪstəns/
 
/ˌsəʊʃl ˈdɪstəns/
 [uncountable]
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  1. physical distance that is kept between people during social and work activities, in order to prevent the spread of disease
    • Authorities have called on people to stay at home and maintain social distance when they must go out.
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