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.
The researcher conducted a sociological study on urban poverty.
The book offers a sociological perspective on how social media affects modern friendships.
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'.