Sociological Vocabulary

noun a relative on the father's side

adjective related on the father's side

• The agnate relatives of the deceased were notified of their inheritance.
• I heard that your agnate cousin is coming to visit next week.
• My agnate bro is always there for me when I need him.
• In the world of business, having an agnate partner can make all the difference.

adjective relating to or characteristic of an aunt

• The materteral bond between the siblings was evident in their unwavering support for each other.
• She always turns to her materteral cousin for advice on relationships.
• My best friend is basically my materteral sister - we do everything together.
• The materteral connection between the two friends was so strong, they could finish each other's sentences.

adjective describing someone who does not believe in something, especially a religion or ideology

• The nonbelieving scholar refused to accept any evidence that contradicted his theories.
• The nonbelieving friend just couldn't wrap their head around the idea of fate.
• The nonbelieving dude was like, 'Nah, that's impossible, man.'
• Her nonbelieving heart finally opened up to the possibility of love.

noun A person who explores and studies the effects of geographical environments on the emotions and behavior of individuals

• The psychogeographer studied the impact of urban environments on human behavior.
• My friend is a psychogeographer who loves exploring different neighborhoods and documenting his experiences.
• I heard that new guy is a real psychogeographer, always wandering around the city with a camera.
• As a psychogeographer of emotions, she navigated the complex landscape of her own feelings.