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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Her father was a political science professor at Yale, and later at the University of Pennsylvania.
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Lisa Miller, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Why national races matter in local politics One of the reasons these representatives have found success, said Tim Hellwig, a political science professor at the University of Buffalo, is their focus on district-specific issues.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
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Lisa Miller, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2024
Why national races matter in local politics One of the reasons these representatives have found success, said Tim Hellwig, a political science professor at the University of Buffalo, is their focus on district-specific issues.
—Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 16 Apr. 2024
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 3 May. 2024.
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