Sociology
9 lettersnounmoderateUpdated February 2026
Definition
The academic study of human society, social relationships, institutions, and collective behaviour. This discipline examines how societies develop, function, and change over time.
“Her degree in sociology provided valuable insights into community dynamics.”
Related Words
Synonyms
Word Game Tips
🟩
Wordle
Contains four instances of common letters O and valuable Y
🔤
Scrabble
Worth 15 points base; academic term with valuable C and Y
Explore Similar Words
Try These Tools
Dictionary References
Look up sociology in an authoritative dictionary for full definitions, pronunciation, and etymology.
Ready to test your word skills?
Download Word Challenge and challenge yourself with our daily word puzzles. Guess the hidden word in six tries or fewer!