so·cial char·ac·ter (ˈsō-shəl ˈker-ik-tər) n. 1. the central basic concept of the analytic social psychology of Erich Fromm. 2. describes the formation of the character structure of the people of a society according to their way of life and the socially typical expectation and functional requirements regarding socially adaptive behavior. 3. the richness of character as defined through arts, literature, culture - and most predominantly - fashion.