social networking

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noun
  1. 1

    The interaction between a group of people who share a common interest.

  2. 2

    The use of social contacts to network.

  3. 3

    The use of Internet communities to network and communicate using shared interests, related skills, or geographical location between consumers and businesses.

  4. 4

    Interaction with other people via a social network

Source: https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/social%20networking