political science
noun
: a social science concerned chiefly with the description and analysis of political and especially governmental institutions and processes
political scientist
noun
Examples of political science in a Sentence
a degree in political science
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Atkinson earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from Brigham Young University in 2007 and an associate degree in paralegal studies from Santa Ana College in 2017.
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Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
While Black was earning a bachelor’s degree in political science at San Diego State, Brian was homeless in Orange County and his life was spiraling.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
A Little Rock resident, Barth received a bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Hendrix College in 1987 and a master’s degree and doctorate in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989 and 1994, respectively.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Michael Bitzer, chair of the political science department at Catawba College, said he was struck by the social media attacks on Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and other politicians.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
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Santa Ana College, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
While Black was earning a bachelor’s degree in political science at San Diego State, Brian was homeless in Orange County and his life was spiraling.
—Jan Goldsmith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Sep. 2025
A Little Rock resident, Barth received a bachelor’s degree in American Studies from Hendrix College in 1987 and a master’s degree and doctorate in political science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1989 and 1994, respectively.
—Nathan Ansell, Arkansas Online, 11 Sep. 2025
Michael Bitzer, chair of the political science department at Catawba College, said he was struck by the social media attacks on Charlotte Mayor Vi Lyles and other politicians.
—Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 11 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for political science
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“Political science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20science. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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