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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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.
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
His subject specialties are classical literature, fine arts and the humanities, which includes religion, philosophy, social science, literature, history and mythology.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Autonomy of science, and especially of social science, does not mean independence.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The students are judged by professionals in 15 disciplines: art, athletics, business, digital and interactive media, drama, English & literature, general scholarship, journalism, mathematics, music & dance, science, social science, speech, vocational technical and world languages.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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Bob Goldsborough, Chicago Tribune, 30 May 2025
His subject specialties are classical literature, fine arts and the humanities, which includes religion, philosophy, social science, literature, history and mythology.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 May 2025
Autonomy of science, and especially of social science, does not mean independence.
—Alejandro Antonio Chafuen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
The students are judged by professionals in 15 disciplines: art, athletics, business, digital and interactive media, drama, English & literature, general scholarship, journalism, mathematics, music & dance, science, social science, speech, vocational technical and world languages.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 14 May 2025
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“Social science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/social%20science. Accessed 6 Jun. 2025.
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