Sociology
/sˌoʊsiˈɑlədʒi/
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Definition
(noun) A social science that studies society, human social interaction, patterns of social relationships, and the interactions of culture. Through both theory and applied research, it engages subject matters across a range of microanalysis, mesoanalysis, and macroanalysis.
Sentence Examples
Frank majored in sociology at university.
The student is working at sociology.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Students majoring in ____ learn about the development and functioning of human societies.