# sociologist

/ˌsoʊsiˈɑɫədʒɪst/ (US) · /sˈəʊsɪˈɒlədʒˌɪst/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/sociologist
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

a scientist who studies how people live together in groups and how society works. They look at things like family, religion, and how different communities behave.

For teachers: a social scientist who studies the development, structure, and functioning of human society. Focuses on social interaction, institutional patterns, and the collective behaviour of groups.

## Examples

- The sociologist interviewed families to learn about their daily routines.
- A prominent sociologist published a study on how social media affects the way teenagers form friendships.
- By examining urban migration patterns, the sociologist demonstrated how economic shifts directly influence the social cohesion of local neighbourhoods.

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