Sociologist

A person who studies how societies are organized and how people behave in groups. Sociologists look at institutions, cultures, and social problems to understand how they work.

“Sociologist” is built from “socio‑,” from Latin “socius,” meaning “companion” or “ally,” plus “‑logist,” from Greek “logos,” meaning “study” or “reason.” “Sociology” emerged in the 19th century as the “science of society.” The “‑ist” ending marks someone who practices this science.