poli-sci

noun

po·​li-sci ˈpä-lē-ˈsī How to pronounce poli-sci (audio)

Word History

Etymology

by shortening

First Known Use

circa 1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of poli-sci was circa 1914

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Cite this Entry

“Poli-sci.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poli-sci. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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