social science

noun

1. the study of society and social behavior.
2. a science or field of study, as history, economics, etc., dealing with an aspect of society or forms of social activity.

social science

noun

1. the study of society and of the relationship of individual members within society, including economics, history, political science, psychology, anthropology, and sociology
2. any of these subjects studied individually

social science

/ sō′shəl /

1. Any of various disciplines that study human society and social relationships, including sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, political science, and history.

social science

1. The study of how groups of people behave, often in an effort to predict how they will behave in the future. The social sciences include economics , anthropology , sociology , political science , and aspects of psychology and history.

Derived Forms

• social scientist, noun

Other Words From

• social scientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of social science¹

First recorded in 1775–85

Example Sentences

David Stillwell, professor of computational social science at Cambridge Judge Business School, agrees the stakes are high.

From BBC

The chair will be housed in the social sciences division and anchored in the discipline of history.

From Los Angeles Times

The social science data is overwhelming that people who are more attractive do better in elections.

From Salon

The former mall’s 12-screen multiplex movie theater may be converted into lecture halls or performance spaces offering programming across the arts, humanities, sciences and social sciences, the chancellor’s office said.

From Los Angeles Times

The most popular degree courses were in subjects related to medicine, business and management and social sciences.

From BBC

Related Words

• business
• finance