sociology (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

Definition

The scientific study of human society, its origins, development, structure, and social behavior.

Examples

• She decided to major in sociology to better understand social inequalities.

• Sociology explores everything from family dynamics to global political movements.

• The professor's lecture on urban sociology was fascinating.

How to Use sociology

sociology of X (prepositional phrase)

The study of a specific area or phenomenon from a sociological perspective. — "We learned about the sociology of religion in class."

Synonyms of sociology

Words with a similar meaning to sociology:

• social science
• social studies
• social analysis
• social theory

Antonyms of sociology

Words with the opposite meaning to sociology:

• individualism
• psychology

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