sosyolojik

Sosyolojik is a Turkish adjective meaning related to sociology or pertaining to the discipline of sociology. It is used to describe matters, analyses, or theories that concern social relationships, institutions, and group behavior. The word functions as a modifier in front of nouns or in combination with verbs to indicate a sociological perspective or approach.

Etymology and formation: the base term is sosyoloji, the Turkish word for sociology, borrowed from French sociologie (and ultimately from Latin roots). The suffix -olojik is used in Turkish to form adjectives that express relation to a field of study or science, yielding sosyolojik to denote “sociological.” This formation mirrors other field-related adjectives in Turkish, such as biyolojik (biological) from biyoloji (biology) or teknolojik (technological) from teknoloji (technology).

Usage and examples: sosyolojik is common in academic writing and media reporting. Phrases frequently encountered include sosyolojik faktörler (sociological factors), sosyolojik analiz (sociological analysis), sosyolojik araştırma (sociological research), and sosyolojik açıdan (from a sociological perspective). The term helps frame discussions about social structure, culture, class, ethnicity, gender, and urban life.

Notes: sosyolojik should not be confused with a proper noun or brand; in Turkish it remains an ordinary adjective. When used in combination with nouns, it often appears in compound expressions that emphasize social-science methodology or perspectives.

See also: sociology, sosyoloji, Turkish language, sociological theory.