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Meaning of sociologism in English:

sociologism

Pronunciation /ˌsəʊʃɪˈɒlədʒɪz(ə)m/ /ˌsəʊsɪˈɒlədʒɪz(ə)m/

noun

derogatory

  • The (excessive) tendency to explain matters in sociological terms, or to ascribe a sociological basis to other disciplines.

Origin

Early 20th century; earliest use found in International Monthly. From sociology + -ism.