🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Sozialwissenschaften

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zoˈt͡si̯aːlˌvɪsənʃaftən

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Social Science/ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ˈsaɪ.əns/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Sozialwissenschaften analysieren die Gesellschaft."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The scientific study of human society and social relationships.

    "Sociology and psychology are branches of social science that explore different aspects of human behavior."
  2. 2

    A field of academic study that examines the structure and dynamics of societies.

    "Social science research often informs public policy and community development initiatives."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'social science' emerged in the early 19th century, combining 'social', derived from the Latin 'socialis' meaning 'of companionship', and 'science', from the Latin 'scientia' meaning 'knowledge'. It reflects the systematic study of society and human behavior.

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