1. a person who studies sociology or specializes in the scientific study of society and social behavior

Examples

• The sociologist conducted interviews to understand community dynamics.
• She became a sociologist after studying social inequality in college.
• The research team included a sociologist and two anthropologists.
• As a sociologist, he focuses on urban development patterns.
• The sociologist published findings about family structures in modern society.
• Many sociologists work in universities or research institutions.