symbolic interactionism

noun

A sociological theory based on humans' particular use of shared language to create common symbols and meanings.

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Meanings

nounsymbolic interactionism (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesA sociological theory based on humans' particular use of shared language to create common symbols and meanings.

Translations

German symbolischer Interaktionismus
  • symbolischer InteraktionismusTranslations
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