I tried to approach the captain on a social basis.

It also indicates the social basis of scientific knowledge and its public credibility.

Out here in the wilderness, clothing became functional on more than a social basis.

Parcells often said they would have "talks at the water cooler," rather than on a social basis.

Its social basis were middle class entrepreneurs, civil servants, teachers, scientists and craftsmen.

The social basis of personal identity is determined by common links within groups.

Upon this comfortable social basis some very good work was done.

My certainties have a scientific, social and economic basis.

"There is no political or social basis to this conflict," said a major on his third tour of duty in the southeast.

"If people run into each other on a social basis, that's perfectly appropriate."