Sociologist (noun)

1. A social scientist who specializes in the study of society and human social behavior, relationships, and institutions.
2. A scholar who uses scientific methods to study human social behavior, social institutions, and social relationships.

Origin:

From french sociologue, from latin socius + greek -logia, meaning "one who studies society.".

Examples:

1. The sociologist conducted extensive research on the impact of social media on human relationships.
2. The sociologist used statistical analysis to study patterns of crime and delinquency in society.
3. The sociologist's work provided important insights into the role of religion in shaping human behavior.
4. The sociologist was invited to speak about the effects of globalization on modern society.
5. The sociologist was awarded the prestigious prize for her groundbreaking research on gender and sexuality.