microsociology

[ mahy-kroh-soh-see-ol-uh-jee, -soh-shee- ]
/ ˌmaɪ kroʊˌsoʊ siˈɒl ə dʒi, -ˌsoʊ ʃi- /

noun

the sociological study of small groups and social units within a larger social system.

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well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
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a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
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Compare macrosociology.

Origin of microsociology

First recorded in 1940–45; micro- + sociology

Words nearby microsociology

microseism, microsensor, microsite, microsleep, microsmatic, microsociology, microsome, microsomia, microspecies, microspectrophotometer, microspectrophotometry
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