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sociology

[ soh-see-ol-uh-jee, soh-shee- ]

noun

  1. the science or study of the origin, development, organization, and functioning of human society; the science of the fundamental laws of social relations, institutions, etc.


sociology

/ ˌsəʊsɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl; ˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

  1. the study of the development, organization, functioning, and classification of human societies


sociology

/ sō′sē-ŏlə-jē /

  1. The scientific study of human social behavior and its origins, development, organizations, and institutions.


sociology

  1. The systematic study of human society, especially present-day societies. Sociologists study the organization, institutions, and development of societies, with a particular interest in identifying causes of the changing relationships among individuals and groups. ( See social science .)


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Derived Forms

  • ˌsociˈologist, noun
  • ˌsocioˈlogically, adverb
  • sociological, adjective

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Other Words From

  • soci·olo·gist noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of sociology1

From the French word sociologie, dating back to 1835–45. See socio-, -logy

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Example Sentences

One of the lefties she met was a sociology instructor named Philip Rieff, whom she married after a 10-day courtship.

My theory is that it has to do with history, sociology, and psychology.

Her father was a sociology and education professor at UCLA; her mother was “a homemaker with creative tendencies.”

Skidmore University is offering a new sociology course called, “The Sociology of Miley Cyrus: Race, Class, Gender, and Media.”

“Lady Gaga and the Sociology of Fame” is a course at the University of South Carolina.

I didn't know that you were a student of sociology—could estimate capabilities and get everyone in their right groove.

Well, digging back in my sociology courses, I would say it was upper-lower class, if there is such a classification.

On this point sociology—especially the sociology of sex—must frankly admit its mistakes and break with much of its cherished past.

It has enabled the students of economics and sociology to get at facts that have revolutionized theories.

Nor does it admit of doubt, that similar adaptations and precautions are indispensable in sociology.

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