sociologize

\\ˌsōsēˈäləˌjīz also ˌsōshē-\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s)

Etymology: sociology + -ize

: to give a sociological character or interpretation to

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—sociologizer, n.

/soh'see ol"euh juyz', soh'shee-/, v.t., v.i., sociologized, sociologizing.

to explain, study, or interpret in sociological or social terms.

Also, esp. Brit., sociologise.

[1880-85; SOCIOLOG(Y) + -IZE]