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sociology

 
 
/ˌsəʊʃiˈɒlədʒi/ noun [U]

Definition

the study of society and the relationship between people in society
sociologist
 
 
/ˌsəʊʃiˈɒlədʒɪst/ noun [C]
someone who studies sociology
(Definition of sociology noun from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

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