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Noun robert merton has 1 sense
  1. Merton, Robert Merton, Robert King Merton - United States sociologist (1910-2003)
    --1 is a kind of sociologist

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Robert Merton

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Robert Merton was an American sociologist, known for his contributions to the field of sociology and the development of social theory. He is best known for his work on the theory of deviance and his concept of the "strain theory". Merton's ideas have had a significant impact on the study of social structure, social inequality, and social change.

Sense 1 - Noun:

Robert Merton (1910-2003) - American sociologist and one of the most influential figures in 20th-century sociology.

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Robert Merton's groundbreaking research on social structure has greatly influenced contemporary sociology.

Sense 2 - Noun:

Robert K. Merton (born 1944) - American economist and winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

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Robert K. Merton's economic theories have revolutionized the study of market behavior.

Sense 3 - Noun:

Robert C. Merton (born 1944) - American economist and winner of the Nobel Memorial Prize in Economic Sciences.

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Robert C. Merton's contributions to finance and investment analysis have had a profound impact on the field.

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