Sociology

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Updated June 2026

Definition

The academic study of human society, social relationships, institutions, and collective behaviour. This discipline examines how societies develop, function, and change over time.

“Her degree in sociology provided valuable insights into community dynamics.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˌsəʊsiːˈɒlədʒiː/

Syllables

so·ci·ol·o·gy

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Synonyms

social sciencesocial studiesanthropology

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Wordle

Contains four instances of common letters O and valuable Y

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Scrabble

Worth 15 points base; academic term with valuable C and Y

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