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74 words
German word
Soziologe
Pronunciation
IPA/zoːtsi̯oˈloːgə/
Meaning
- masculine nounsociologist
Example
Ich kenne einen Soziologen.
I know a sociologist.
More examples
Der angesehene Soziologe wurde zu einer Podiumsdiskussion eingeladen.
The distinguished sociologist was invited to a panel discussion.
Core concept
A researcher mapping recurring patterns in how groups, institutions, and communities behave.
Common phrases
angesehener Soziologe
distinguished sociologist
als Soziologe
as a sociologist
Similar words
Soziologin: A female researcher who studies group behavior and social rules.
Sozialwissenschaftler: A scholar or researcher who scientifically studies social phenomena.
Definition in German
Soziologe ist jemand, der soziale Prozesse systematisch beschreibt, erklärt und empirisch prüft.
Word origin
The German noun Soziologe is a borrowing modeled on French sociologue, built from Latin socius, meaning companion, and Greek logos, meaning study or account.
Usage tips
- Soziologe is masculine, with the plural Soziologen; it is a weak noun, so the accusative is einen Soziologen.
Related words
- Soziologiesociologynoun
- soziologischsociologicaladjective
- Soziologinfemale sociologistnoun