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noun
the study of society and social behavior.
a science or field of study, as history, economics, etc., dealing with an aspect of society or forms of social activity.
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Origin of social science
First recorded in 1775–85
OTHER WORDS FROM social science
social scientist, nounWords nearby social science
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British Dictionary definitions for social science
social science
noun
the study of society and of the relationship of individual members within society, including economics, history, political science, psychology, anthropology, and sociology
any of these subjects studied individually
Derived forms of social science
social scientist, nounCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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Scientific definitions for social science
social science
[ sō′shəl ]
Any of various disciplines that study human society and social relationships, including sociology, psychology, anthropology, economics, political science, and history.
The American Heritage® Science Dictionary
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Cultural definitions for social science
social science
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.
The New Dictionary of Cultural Literacy, Third Edition
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