sociologist
UK: ˌsəʊsiˈɒlədʒɪst | US: ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒɪst
n. a scholar who studies the development, structure, and functioning of human society.
sociologist = socio<society> + log<study> + ist<one who practices>
- socio: From Latin socius (companion, ally), referring to human interaction or society.
- log: From Greek -logia (study of), denoting a field of knowledge.
- ist: A suffix indicating a person who specializes in a field (e.g., biologist, artist).
Etymology Origin:
The word sociologist emerged in the early 19th century, combining socio- (society) with -logy (study) and the agentive suffix -ist. It reflects the scientific study of social structures, influenced by Enlightenment ideas about systematic observation of human behavior. The morphemes logically progress from "society" to "study" to "practitioner," forming a cohesive term for a social scientist.
The sociologist conducted a survey on urban migration patterns.
As a sociologist, she focuses on gender roles in modern workplaces.
His work as a sociologist explores the impact of technology on community bonds.
The conference featured a keynote speech by a renowned sociologist.
Sociologists often analyze census data to identify societal trends.