social studies

Social studies is the study of history, people or society.

(noun)

An example of social studies is a course you take in school where you learn about the development of cultures and the nature of people.

See social studies in Webster's New World College Dictionary

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a course of study, esp. in elementary and secondary schools, including history, civics, geography, etc.

See social studies in American Heritage Dictionary 4

plural noun (used with a sing. or pl. verb)

A course of study including geography, history, government, and sociology, taught in secondary and elementary schools.

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