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Definition of sociology noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

sociology

noun
 
/ˌsəʊsiˈɒlədʒi/
 
/ˌsəʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/
 [uncountable]
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  1. the scientific study of the nature and development of society and social behaviourTopics Educationb2, People in societyb2
    Oxford Collocations Dictionaryadjective
    • classical
    • mainstream
    • economic
    • …
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    Word Originmid 19th cent.: from French sociologie (see socio-, -logy).
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