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sociologese

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: //ˌsoʊsiəˈloʊdʒiz//

KK: /sosɪəloʊˈdʒiz/

noun
Definition

The specialized language or jargon that sociologists use, often difficult for non-experts to understand.


Example

The article was filled with sociologese, making it hard for the general public to grasp the concepts.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever tried to read something written in sociologese?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's pretty confusing sometimes, right?
Sloth A
I find it hard to understand their arguments when they use so much jargon.
Sloth B
Same here! It makes the ideas less accessible for everyone.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
jargon
terminology
lingo
Antonyms
clarity
simplicity
plainness
Root Explanation

**Sociologese** → It is formed from "socio-" (from Latin *socius*, meaning companion or ally) and "-logese" (derived from *logos*, meaning speech or discourse). The word refers to the specialized language or jargon used in sociology, emphasizing the companionship or social aspect of the subject matter.

Memory Tip

Think of 'socio-' as relating to companions or society, and '-logese' as a type of speech. This helps you remember that sociologese is the language used in discussions about society.

Visually Confused Words
biologese
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