What does "social studies" mean?

The study of history, geography, civics, sociology, economics, and other social-science subjects, especially in primary and secondary school.

Social studies

Common synonyms include: citizenship education, civic education, civic studies, civics, community studies, dutch civilisatie.

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The study of history, geography, civics, sociology, economics, and other social-science subjects, especially in primary and secondary school. uncountable