Sociologist: meaning, definitions and examples

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sociologist

 

[ ˌsoʊ.siˈɑ.lə.dʒɪst ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

social science

A sociologist is a person who studies society, social behavior, and social structures. They analyze how individuals interact with each other within a society and how societies develop and change over time.

Synonyms

social researcher, social scientist.

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Word Description / Examples
sociologist

A sociologist is someone who studies social behaviors, structures, and functions within societies. This term is often used in academic and professional contexts.

  • The sociologist presented her findings on urban poverty at the conference.
  • He is a well-known sociologist who has published numerous books on social theory.
social scientist

A social scientist is a broader term that includes any expert who studies human society and social relationships. This can include fields such as anthropology, psychology, and economics.

  • Social scientists work in various fields to understand human behavior and societal functions.
  • The social scientist contributed to the multidisciplinary study on climate change and human adaptation.
social researcher

A social researcher conducts studies and gathers data on various social phenomena to understand human behavior and societal trends. This term is broad and can apply to different types of social studies, not just academic.

  • As a social researcher, she collects data through surveys and interviews.
  • The social researcher analyzed the impact of social media on teenage self-esteem.

Examples of usage

  • The sociologist conducted a study on the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships.
  • As a sociologist, she focuses on the impact of economic policies on marginalized communities.

Translations

Translations of the word "sociologist" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sociólogo

🇮🇳 समाजशास्त्री

🇩🇪 Soziologe

🇮🇩 sosiolog

🇺🇦 соціолог

🇵🇱 socjolog

🇯🇵 社会学者 (shakaigakusha)

🇫🇷 sociologue

🇪🇸 sociólogo

🇹🇷 sosyolog

🇰🇷 사회학자 (sahoehakja)

🇸🇦 عالم اجتماع (ʿalim ijtimaʿ)

🇨🇿 sociolog

🇸🇰 sociológ

🇨🇳 社会学家 (shèhuìxuéjiā)

🇸🇮 sociolog

🇮🇸 félagsfræðingur

🇰🇿 әлеуметтанушы

🇬🇪 სოციოლოგი (sociologi)

🇦🇿 sosioloq

🇲🇽 sociólogo

Etymology

The term 'sociologist' emerged in the early 19th century and is derived from the Latin word 'socius' meaning 'companion' and the Greek word 'logos' meaning 'study'. Sociologists aim to understand the complex dynamics of human societies and the factors that shape social interactions.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,732, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.