CEFR B1

sociology

noun

Meaning

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.

Synonyms: social science, social studies, social analysis, social theory

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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."

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