the science of society, social institutions, and social relationships; specifically : the systematic study of the development, structure, interaction, and collective behavior of organized groups of human beings
sociology
noun(so-ci-ol-o-gy)
the scientific analysis of a social institution as a functioning whole and as it relates to the rest of society
sociology
noun(so-ci-ol-o-gy)
synecology
sociology
noun(so-ci-ol-o-gy)
sociological analysis directed at institutions and social relationships within and largely controlled or affected by industry