sociology — the study of society and social behavior
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of society and social behavior
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/
Example Sentences
- My sociology class taught me why people form cliques in high school.
- Thanks to sociology, I now analyze why my family argues over dinner seating arrangements.
- Sociology explains the strange behavior of people in elevator silence.
sociology
NOUN[/ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/]
the study of society and social behavior
a professor points to a large whiteboard showing charts and diagrams about different social groups while students take notes. The professor gestures toward various illustrated examples of families, communities, and workplace relationships displayed on the board. Students raise their hands eagerly to participate in the discussion about social patterns. Some students lean forward to better see the social behavior examples being explained. Other classmates nod in understanding as they connect the concepts to their own experiences. the study of society and social behavior through academic research and discussion
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Sociology was coined in the 19th century by French philosopher Auguste Comte, combining the Latin word 'socius' (companion, associate) and the Greek word 'logos' (discourse, study). The term was created to describe the scientific study of society and social phenomena.
Breakdown
socius (Latin: companion, associate) + -logy (Greek logos: discourse, study of). The suffix -logy denotes 'the study of' or 'science of'.
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📝Examples
“My sociology class taught me why people form cliques in high school.”
“Thanks to sociology, I now analyze why my family argues over dinner seating arrangements.”
“Sociology explains the strange behavior of people in elevator silence.”
“The sociology of social media reveals how online communities develop.”
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