What is another word for sociologist?

Pronunciation: [sˈə͡ʊsɪˈɒləd͡ʒˌɪst] (IPA)

A sociologist is a professional who studies the structures, functions, and behaviors of humans within social groups. Other synonyms include social scientist, social researcher, social analyzer, social commentator, social theoretician, and social philosopher. Sociologists analyze and interpret data from surveys, interviews, and observations to understand various social issues such as poverty, education, crime, healthcare, and inequality. They use their expertise to help individuals and institutions make informed decisions about social policy and practice. With the changing times, the role of a sociologist has become increasingly important in identifying social issues of the modern society. They play a significant role in shaping the way society thinks and evolves.

What are the hypernyms for Sociologist?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Sociologist?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for sociologist (as nouns)

    • person
      social scientist.

Usage examples for Sociologist

He added, "As a young sociologist, I never expected to wind up a literal tyrant."
"Border, Breed Nor Birth"
Dallas McCord Reynolds
Considering his deep, philosophic mind, says one critic, if his lines had been cast in more serious places, he might have been a sociologist, the equal of John Stuart Mill and Herbert Spencer.
"The History of "Punch""
M. H. Spielmann
When your sociologist speaks of arbitrary alterations, he has reference to polities and governments and criteria, to the material and ideal forces which a progressive society may wield for itself.
"The Kempton-Wace Letters"
Jack London Anna Strunsky

Famous quotes with Sociologist

  • I am neither a sociologist nor a politician. All I can do is imagine for myself what the future will be like.
    Michelangelo Antonioni
  • Mills insisted that a sociologist's proper subject was the intersection of biography and history.
    Todd Gitlin
  • He was a sociologist; he had got into an intellectual muddle early on in life and never managed to get out.
    Iris Murdoch
  • I am a sociologist, God help me.
    John O'Neill
  • No sociologist should think himself too good, even in his old age, to make tens of thousands of quite trivial computations in his head and perhaps for months at a time.
    Max Weber

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