social science

noun

Meaning

The academic study of human society and the relationships among individuals within a society.

Examples

She decided to major in social science to better understand the root causes of urban poverty.
The university's social science department recently published a report on changing voting patterns.

Synonyms: humanities, sociology, behavioral science

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social science

noun

Pronunciation: ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsaɪəns

Definition

The academic study of human society and the relationships among individuals within a society.

Examples

She decided to major in social science to better understand the root causes of urban poverty.
The university's social science department recently published a report on changing voting patterns.
Many modern social science disciplines rely heavily on statistical data to analyze human behavior.

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