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
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Economics is a social science.
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Sara Ivry, JSTOR Daily, 4 June 2025
Turkson resigned from that role in 2021 and was appointed to head two pontifical academies on sciences and social sciences.
—Philip Pullella, Crispian Balmer, Alvise Armellini, Joshua McElwee and Chris Scicluna, USA Today, 21 Apr. 2025
Efforts to increase public engagement with STEM, humanities, the arts, or social sciences provide broader impacts and help shape a nimble, multidisciplinary workforce.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 Apr. 2025
Rung then picked up a master’s degree in history from Boston University and taught social sciences and served as dean of students at King’s College in Briarcliff Manor, N.Y.
—Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
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“Social science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20science. Accessed 16 Jun. 2025.
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