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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Authorities identified the suspect as Ikner, an FSU student majoring in political science, who previously attended trainings held by the sheriff's office and was a member of its youth advisory council.
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Jeff Burlew, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Students who started with modest salaries, like communications, political science and English majors, went on to become executives, entrepreneurs and leaders.
—Rasheem Rooke, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran’s direct ability to act in the region is limited, notes Eugene Gholz, an associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the runoff, Carl Cavalli, a political science professor at the University of North Georgia, told ABC News that dissatisfaction with the war in Iran among Republicans could serve in Harris' favor.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Burlew, USA Today, 10 Apr. 2026
Students who started with modest salaries, like communications, political science and English majors, went on to become executives, entrepreneurs and leaders.
—Rasheem Rooke, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
Iran’s direct ability to act in the region is limited, notes Eugene Gholz, an associate professor of political science at the University of Notre Dame.
—Tiago Ventura, Time, 9 Apr. 2026
Ahead of the runoff, Carl Cavalli, a political science professor at the University of North Georgia, told ABC News that dissatisfaction with the war in Iran among Republicans could serve in Harris' favor.
—Halle Troadec, ABC News, 7 Apr. 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 18 Apr. 2026.
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