noun
social network
Refers to the web of social relationships and connections among people, often in a sociological or general context.
See also: 社会的ネットワーク
ソーシャルネットワークの研究は社会学の重要な分野だ。
The study of social networks is an important field in sociology.
noun
Specifically refers to online platforms like Facebook, Twitter, etc. Often abbreviated as SNS in Japanese.
See also: ＳＮＳ
新しいソーシャルネットワークが若者の間で人気だ。
A new social networking service is popular among young people.