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social science
noun
1.
the study of society and social behavior.
2.
a science or field of study, as history, economics, etc., dealing with an aspect of society or forms of social activity.
Origin:
1775–85
1775–85
Related forms
social scientist, noun
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| social science | |
| —n | |
| 1. | the study of society and of the relationship of individual members within society, including economics, history, political science, psychology, anthropology, and sociology |
| 2. | any of these subjects studied individually |
| social scientist | |
| —n | |
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Social-science
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American Heritage
Science Dictionary
social science  (sō'shəl) Pronunciation Key
Any of various disciplines that study human society and social relationships, including sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, political science, and history. |
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Cultural Dictionary
social science definition
The study of how groups of people behave, often in an effort to predict how they will behave in the future. The social sciences include economics, anthropology, sociology, political science, and aspects of psychology and history.
The American Heritage® New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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