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sociological

adj.
C1 Advanced US //ˌsoʊsiəˈɫɑdʒɪkəɫ// UK //sˈəʊsɪəlˈɒdʒɪkəl// so·ci·o·log·i·cal

adj. relating to the study of how people live together in groups and how society works.

adj. relating to the systematic study of human society, social institutions, and social relationships.


SIMPLE

The researcher conducted a sociological study on urban poverty.

CONTEXTUAL

The book offers a sociological perspective on how social media affects modern friendships.

COMPLEX

Scholars argue that the shift in voting patterns is not merely political but reflects a deeper sociological change in the country's demographic makeup.

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun; often paired with terms like 'perspective', 'analysis', or 'impact'.

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