sociologist
noun
an expert in sociology.
sociologists
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pluralof sociologist.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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She believes that sociologists, as a body, should remain neutral.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
At various points, sociologists proposed and critiqued affirmative action, inspired and lambasted welfare reform, diagnosed and dismissed the breakdown of the nuclear family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 25, 2026
New research by the Protest Project, led by sociologists Dana Fisher and Arman Azedi, suggests that No Kings is having a positive effect on encouraging political engagement, efficacy and momentum among participants.
From Salon ● Apr. 4, 2026
To understand the fascination, two sociologists spoke to more than 160 "Bigfooters" who are serious about collecting evidence that the beast is real.
From BBC ● Apr. 3, 2026
He has mastered what sociologists call the “weak tie,” a friendly yet casual social connection.
From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell
