The term “sociology” was coined by

The correct answer is A. Auguste Comte.

Auguste Comte is credited with coining the term “sociology” in the early 19th century. He used it to describe the study of society and social behavior, and he is often considered the father of sociology. Comte believed that social phenomena could be studied scientifically, similar to the natural sciences, which laid the foundation for the discipline.

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