Synonyms for

Sociology

Verb / ˌsəʊsi:ˈɑ:lʌdʒi: / Another word for sociology — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The study of human society, including its culture, organization, and institutions.

Synonyms & similar words

anthropology economics history psychology sociography sociometry demography criminology sociolinguistics sociobiology

Synonyms by register

Formal

social science social studies social analysis

Antonyms

individualism solipsism egoism atomism anomie

Common collocations

  • sociology department
  • sociology professor
  • study of sociology
  • introduction to sociology
  • sociology research
  • social sociology

Word family

noun sociology
adjective sociological
adverb sociologically

Usage note

Sociology is the academic study of society, social relationships, social interaction, and culture. It is a formal academic discipline with no direct informal synonyms.

Example sentences

  1. Sociology helps us understand how people interact with each other in society.
  2. My mother has a degree in sociology and works for a non-profit organization.
  3. My sociology professor assigned us a research paper on the effects of social media on relationships.
  4. Sociology teaches us to be more empathetic towards people from different backgrounds and cultures.
  5. Sociology is a fascinating subject that helps us understand the complexities of our society.

Quotes

  • Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior and its origins, development, organizations, and institutions. - American Sociological Association
  • Sociology is the study of how society manages its scarce resources. - Thomas Sowell
  • Sociology is the queen of the social sciences. - Pitirim Sorokin

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