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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Kelly holds a political science degree from Wichita State University.
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
Brandon is planning to become a computer engineering student, Aaron has his sights set on studying business and Christopher is interested in political science, according to the outlet.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 23 May 2025
Research in political science suggests that people worry specifically about salary when considering seeking public office.
—Andrew Hall, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Hector plans to study political science and become a business or immigration lawyer.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 2025
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Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 25 May 2025
Brandon is planning to become a computer engineering student, Aaron has his sights set on studying business and Christopher is interested in political science, according to the outlet.
—Jillian Frankel, People.com, 23 May 2025
Research in political science suggests that people worry specifically about salary when considering seeking public office.
—Andrew Hall, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
Hector plans to study political science and become a business or immigration lawyer.
—Denise Crosby, Chicago Tribune, 21 May 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 29 May. 2025.
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