sociological
adjective
so·cio·log·i·cal
ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈlä-ji-kəl 
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
variants
or less commonly sociologic
ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈlä-jik
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
1
: of or relating to sociology or to the methodological approach of sociology
2
: oriented or directed toward social needs and problems
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The game’s history is rooted in protest and the battle for acceptance, owing not only to the 1921 FA ban but the systemic prejudices, financial and sociological, that continue to hamper its growth.
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Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The other is the sociological revolution that sees Don Calogero Sedara [father of Angelica, played by Cassel] who is climbing up the social ladder and eroding power from the aristocracy.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
The core debates on individual action have political, philosophical, sociological, and psychological dimensions.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Wax textile prints are under the spotlight at the Musée de l’Homme, which takes a historical and sociological look at the fabric that became popular in West Africa and were initially inspired by native Indonesian batik designs.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
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Katie Whyatt, New York Times, 2 May 2025
The other is the sociological revolution that sees Don Calogero Sedara [father of Angelica, played by Cassel] who is climbing up the social ladder and eroding power from the aristocracy.
—Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 14 Apr. 2025
The core debates on individual action have political, philosophical, sociological, and psychological dimensions.
—Nives Dolsak and Aseem Prakash, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Wax textile prints are under the spotlight at the Musée de l’Homme, which takes a historical and sociological look at the fabric that became popular in West Africa and were initially inspired by native Indonesian batik designs.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 4 Mar. 2025
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“Sociological.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociological. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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sociological
adjective
so·cio·log·i·cal
ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
variants
also sociologic
1
: of or relating to sociology or its methods
2
: concerned with or relating to social needs and problems
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sociological
adjective
so·cio·log·i·cal
ˌsō-sē-ə-ˈläj-i-kəl
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
ˌsō-sh(ē-)ə-
variants
also sociologic
: of or relating to sociology or to the methodological approach of sociology
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