Definition

A scientist who studies the biological basis of social behavior in animals and humans.

Example

The sociobiologist explained how certain behaviors in animals are influenced by their genetic makeup.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about what a sociobiologist actually studies?

Not really, what do they focus on?

They look at how social behaviors evolve in different species.

That sounds fascinating! I'd love to learn more about it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sociobiologist → It is formed from "socio-" (from Latin "socius", meaning companion or ally) and "biologist" (from Greek "bios", meaning life, and "logia", meaning study). The term refers to a biologist who studies the social behavior of organisms, particularly in relation to their evolutionary biology.

Memory Tip

Think of 'socio-' meaning 'companion' and 'biologist' as someone who studies 'life' — together, they describe someone who studies the social aspects of life.

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