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.
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The arbitrator’s ruling doesn’t apply to Macmillan, which published the book on March 11 and now can sit back and collect the sales price on a book that has shot up to No. 1 in the politics and social sciences section of Amazon’s website without needing to do any further PR outreach.
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Unlike traditional environmental studies, this interdisciplinary field blends social science, humanities, and natural science to prepare students for sustainability, conservation, and policy-making leadership roles.
—Scott White, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Bob worked in child care before moving on to teach social science and history at Santa Cruz High School.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The daughter, Ala Dora, 18, was in her last year of high school and had intended to study English or social sciences in Britain.
—Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
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Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2025
Unlike traditional environmental studies, this interdisciplinary field blends social science, humanities, and natural science to prepare students for sustainability, conservation, and policy-making leadership roles.
—Scott White, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Bob worked in child care before moving on to teach social science and history at Santa Cruz High School.
—Jon Paul Hoornstra, Newsweek, 5 Mar. 2025
The daughter, Ala Dora, 18, was in her last year of high school and had intended to study English or social sciences in Britain.
—Ben Hubbard, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
See All Example Sentences for social science
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“Social science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20science. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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