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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Additionally, after the transition to English, some regions use English for all subjects, and others use it for science classes but continue using a mother tongue for social sciences and arts.
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Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
One other Teacher of the Year who was unable to attend the Recognition Ceremony was James Grizzle, a social science teacher at Ramona High School who had worked for the district since August 2022.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Those who study social sciences and performing arts don’t fare too much better, the analysis found.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Using data mining techniques and cartography, the team identified meteorological causes and connected them to incidents using geographical and social science methods.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
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Laura Clawson, JSTOR Daily, 20 June 2025
One other Teacher of the Year who was unable to attend the Recognition Ceremony was James Grizzle, a social science teacher at Ramona High School who had worked for the district since August 2022.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 May 2025
Those who study social sciences and performing arts don’t fare too much better, the analysis found.
—Alix Martichoux, The Hill, 22 June 2025
Using data mining techniques and cartography, the team identified meteorological causes and connected them to incidents using geographical and social science methods.
—Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 19 June 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 3 Aug. 2025.
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