noun

sociology

sociology

She is studying sociology at university.

She is studying sociology at university.

Sociology helps us understand social behaviour.

Sociology helps us understand social behavior.

((uncountable)) the study of the nature and development of society Sociology is a fascinating subject.

Synonyms: social science

From Latin 'socius' (companion) + Greek '-logia' (study of). Literally, 'the study of society'.

Break it down: 'socio-' (from society) + '-logy' (the study of). This makes the meaning 'the study of society' very clear.

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