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social science
noun
1
: a branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of human society and with the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society
2
: a science (such as economics or political science) dealing with a particular phase or aspect of human society
social scientist
noun
Examples of social science in a Sentence
Economics is a social science.
Recent Examples on the Web
The one-hour building tour highlights the history, architecture and collections of this magnificent Beaux-Arts building including the Library’s outstanding research collections in the humanities and social sciences.
—Roger Sands, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2024
Such differences in reaction testify far more eloquently than a scientific article why those who are the establishment are there and why social science has been so ineffective.
—Jeremy Reimer, Ars Technica, 29 Apr. 2024
New College—a unique, individualized liberal arts college that operated independently of the university’s official humanities and social sciences departments—needed a philosopher, and someone had passed along Federici’s name.
—Hazlitt, 4 Sep. 2024
Details of his personal life Walz holds a bachelor’s degree in social science education from Chadron State College in Nebraska and a master’s of science degree in educational leadership from Minnesota State University Mankato.
—Sam Woodward, USA TODAY, 6 Aug. 2024
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Word History
First Known Use
1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Dictionary Entries Near social science
Cite this Entry
“Social science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20science. Accessed 5 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
social science
noun1
: a branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of human society and with the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society
2
: a science (as economics) dealing with a particular side of human society
Medical Definition
social science
noun1
: a branch of science that deals with the institutions and functioning of human society and with the interpersonal relationships of individuals as members of society
2
: a science (as anthropology or social psychology) dealing with a particular phase or aspect of human society
More from Merriam-Webster on social science
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about social science
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