macrosociology

[ mak-roh-soh-see-ol-uh-jee, -soh-shee- ]

noun

1. the sociological study of large-scale social systems and long-term patterns and processes.

macrosociology

/ ˌmækrəʊˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒɪ /

noun

1. the branch of sociology concerned with the study of human societies on a wide scale

Derived Forms

• ˌmacroˌsocioˈlogical, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of macrosociology¹

macro- + sociology