SOCIOLOGY

sociology

(noun) the study and classification of human societies

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

sociology (plural sociologies)

The study of society, human social interaction and the rules and processes that bind and separate people not only as individuals, but as members of associations, groups and institutions

Source: Wiktionary


So`ci*ol"o*gy, n. Etym: [L. socius a companion + -logy.]

Definition: That branch of philosophy which treats of the constitution, phenomena, and development of human society; social science. H. Spencer.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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INTERTRIGO

(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)


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