political science
noun
: a social science concerned chiefly with the description and analysis of political and especially governmental institutions and processes
political scientist
noun
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a degree in political science
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Kiros went on to study political science and economics at Washington College in Maryland.
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Philip Wang,
Time,
1 July 2026
However, Harris, the political science professor, said Amendment 4 would likely have more of an immediate impact on the state.
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Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Manuel Camilo González, a political science professor at Bogota’s Javeriana University, said that Cepeda’s stance, however, could spark street protests or justify efforts to block de la Espriella’s agenda in the nation’s Congress.
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ABC News,
30 June 2026
The institute will be housed in Berkeley’s political science department, serving about 500 students a year, hosting fellows and funding research on democracy.
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Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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Philip Wang,
Time,
1 July 2026
However, Harris, the political science professor, said Amendment 4 would likely have more of an immediate impact on the state.
—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
30 June 2026
Manuel Camilo González, a political science professor at Bogota’s Javeriana University, said that Cepeda’s stance, however, could spark street protests or justify efforts to block de la Espriella’s agenda in the nation’s Congress.
—
ABC News,
30 June 2026
The institute will be housed in Berkeley’s political science department, serving about 500 students a year, hosting fellows and funding research on democracy.
—
Jaweed Kaleem,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
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 4 Jul. 2026.
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