macrosociology

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

/ ˌmæk roʊˌsoʊ siˈɒl ə dʒi, -ˌsoʊ ʃi- /

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noun

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

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Compare microsociology.

Origin of macrosociology

macro- + sociology

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How to use macrosociology in a sentence

On another, more macro level, did you find Europe to be such a cesspool of intrigue?
How The Cold War Endgame Played Out In The Rubble Of The Berlin Wall|William O’Connor|November 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One of the lefties she met was a sociology instructor named Philip Rieff, whom she married after a 10-day courtship.
Still Desperately Seeking Susan Sontag|Allen Barra|September 26, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Greason started out at Intel but felt the zero-gravity pull of the rocket macro-process in which he now holds 22 patents.
Up to a Point: A 'Space Corvette' in Every Garage|P. J. O’Rourke|September 6, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Yep, organic rice syrup—i.e., sugar—is still its main ingredient, no matter how macro its biotics may be.
Your Health Food’s Hidden Sugar Bomb|Michael Schulson|July 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST

My theory is that it has to do with history, sociology, and psychology.
The Ghastly ‘Maleficent’ and Why It’s Time For Hollywood to Kill the Dark Reboot|Andrew Romano|May 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
I didn't know that you were a student of sociology—could estimate capabilities and get everyone in their right groove.
David Lannarck, Midget|George S. Harney
Well, digging back in my sociology courses, I would say it was upper-lower class, if there is such a classification.
Warren Commission (11 of 26): Hearings Vol. XI (of 15)|The President's Commission on the Assassination of President Kennedy
On this point sociology—especially the sociology of sex—must frankly admit its mistakes and break with much of its cherished past.
Taboo and Genetics|Melvin Moses Knight, Iva Lowther Peters, and Phyllis Mary Blanchard
It has enabled the students of economics and sociology to get at facts that have revolutionized theories.
The Leaven in a Great City|Lillian William Betts
Nor does it admit of doubt, that similar adaptations and precautions are indispensable in sociology.
A System of Logic: Ratiocinative and Inductive|John Stuart Mill

British Dictionary definitions for macrosociology

macrosociology

/ (ˌmækrəʊˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒɪ) /

noun

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

Derived forms of macrosociology

macrosociological, adjective

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