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
Recent Examples on the Web But Texas primaries have been split by parties for the last century, according to TCU political science professor James Riddlesperger. Cody Copeland, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Mar. 2024 University of Vermont political science professor Alex Garlick said before the race that Vermont was Haley's best chance to win a state for the first time in her contest with Trump. Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 6 Mar. 2024 So does Wesley Hussey, professor of political science at California State University, Sacramento. David Lightman, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024 Martinez, the political science chair at Cal State Bakersfield, said Hurtado owes her own state Senate wins to Salas, who did on-the-ground canvassing for Democrats during a tough election year. Melissa Gomez, Los Angeles Times, 29 Feb. 2024 Not necessarily, says Western Carolina University political science professor Chris Cooper. Kendrick Marshall, Charlotte Observer, 29 Feb. 2024 Mesa College political science professor Carl Luna said the mayor’s re-election supporters appear worried enough about Turner’s campaign to challenge his residency and invest money boosting the only Republican in the race. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 Feb. 2024 The survey, conducted by Mr. Vaughn, an associate professor of political science at Coastal Carolina University, and Mr. Rottinghaus, a professor of political science at the University of Houston, was based on 154 responses from scholars across the country. Peter Baker, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2024 Last fall, Ting and several other Chinese American leaders recruited and endorsed David Lee, a community organizer and political science professor at San Francisco State University, to challenge Stefani in the primary. Claire Wang, NBC News, 12 Feb. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of political science was in 1606

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“Political science.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political%20science. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

political science

noun
: the study of government and politics
political scientist noun

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