sociology

/ˌsoʊsiˈɒlədʒi/ SOH-see-OL-uh-jee

Definitions

1. noun

The scientific study of human social behavior, relationships, and institutions, and how they are shaped by culture, social structure, and other factors.

“She is a professor of sociology at the university, specializing in the sociology of family dynamics.”

Synonyms

  • social science
  • social study

Antonyms

  • individualism