sociology

/ˌsoʊsiˈɑlədʒi/
noun
  1. The scientific study of human society, social groups, and social behavior.
    • The professor's lecture on sociology covered topics like inequality and social change.
    • She decided to major in sociology because she wants to understand how communities work.
    • Sociology helps explain why people in different cultures have different customs.
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