sociologist (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒɪst/

Definition

A person who studies society, social relationships, and social institutions and their development and functioning.

Examples

• The sociologist presented her findings on urban poverty at the conference.

• As a sociologist, she was interested in the patterns of human interaction.

• He decided to become a sociologist to better understand societal changes.

How to Use sociologist

sociologist of (prepositional phrase)

A sociologist specializing in a particular area. — "She is a sociologist of religion, focusing on changing belief systems."

Synonyms of sociologist

Words with a similar meaning to sociologist:

• social scientist
• researcher
• analyst
• scholar

Antonyms of sociologist

Words with the opposite meaning to sociologist:

• individualist
• anarchist

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