social scientist
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social scientist
A person who works professionally or academically with the social sciences. Social sciences such as sociology, political science, or psychology examine how people live together and behave in society.
Ein bekannter Sozialwissenschaftler analysierte die Auswirkungen der neuen Politik auf die Bevölkerung.
A well-known social scientist analyzed the effects of the new policy on the population.
The word is built from three parts: 'sozial' (social/societal), 'Wissenschaft' (science/academic field), and the ending '-ler'. The ending '-ler' typically denotes a male person who performs a particular activity.
Als Sozialwissenschaftler beschäftigt er sich mit dem Wandel der Arbeitswelt.
As a social scientist, he studies changes in the world of work.
A social scientist is often connected with verbs that describe research activity. Typical verbs are 'analysieren' (to analyze), 'untersuchen' (to examine/investigate), 'erforschen' (to research), or 'erklären' (to explain).
Der Sozialwissenschaftler untersucht die Ursachen für soziale Ungleichheit.
The social scientist examines the causes of social inequality.
This word is mainly used in academic, journalistic, and formal contexts. You often find it in newspaper articles, specialist books, or university lectures.
In der Talkshow diskutierte ein renommierter Sozialwissenschaftler über die aktuellen politischen Entwicklungen.
In the talk show, a renowned social scientist discussed current political developments.
sociologist
Both words refer to people who scientifically study how people live together in society. „Der Soziologe“ works specifically in the field of sociology, while „der Sozialwissenschaftler“ may also work in other social science disciplines. Choose „Sozialwissenschaftler“ when the exact field is left open.
Der Sozialwissenschaftler untersucht, wie politische Entscheidungen das Zusammenleben der Menschen beeinflussen.
The social scientist examines how political decisions influence the way people live together.
Der Soziologe untersucht, wie sich die Arbeitswelt auf Familien und soziale Beziehungen auswirkt.
The sociologist examines how the world of work affects families and social relationships.
