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Noun: social science  'sowshul 'sIuns
  1. The branch of science that studies society and the relationships of individual within a society

Derived forms: social sciences

See also: social scientist

Type of: science, scientific discipline

Encyclopedia: Social science

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Social Security
Social Security Administration
Social Security number
social service
social station
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