historical sociology

noun

A branch of sociology that focuses on how societies develop through history.

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Meanings

nounhistorical sociology (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesA branch of sociology that focuses on how societies develop through history.

Translations

Chinese Mandarin 歷史社會學 /历史社会学
  • 歷史社會學 /历史社会学 (lìshǐ shèhuìxué)branch
Dutch historische sociologie
  • historische sociologiebranch
Finnish historiallinen sosiologia
  • historiallinen sosiologiabranch
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“historical sociology.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/historical%20sociology. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

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