poli-sci

noun

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

Examples of poli-sci in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web For gaseous macrocosmic poli-sci, people can turn to Aaron Sorkin. Wesley Morris Ron Butler Emma Kehlbeck Ted Blaisdell, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2024

These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'poli-sci.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

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

Dictionary Entries Near poli-sci

Cite this Entry

“Poli-sci.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/poli-sci. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!