social science
/ˈsoʊʃəl ˈsaɪəns/ · so·cial sci·ence
noun
- An academic discipline that studies human society and social relationships, encompassing fields such as sociology, anthropology, economics, political science, and psychology. She earned her doctorate in social science, focusing on the impact of migration on urban development.
- Collectively, the body of knowledge, methods, and research produced by these disciplines. The conference showcased the latest findings in social science about digital media consumption.
Synonyms
social studiesbehavioral sciencehumanitiessocial researchsocial inquirysocial disciplinesocial scholarshipsocial analysis
Antonyms
Did you know? The term “social science” was first coined in English in 1848, but its roots trace back to Auguste Comte’s 1830s concept of “social physics,” which he later renamed to emphasize systematic, scientific methods.