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sociologia

/so.t͡ʃo.loˈd͡ʒi.a/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

sociology

  • the academic study of human society, social behavior, and institutions

In a sentence

Mia cugina studia sociologia all'università di Bologna.

My cousin is studying sociology at the University of Bologna.

La sociologia analizza le relazioni tra i diversi gruppi sociali.

Sociology analyzes relationships among different social groups.

Non hai mai seguito un corso di sociologia durante il tuo percorso?

Have you never taken a sociology course during your degree?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
sociologiafeminine · singular
sociologiefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually used in the singular; plural 'sociologie' refers to different branches or theories.
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