political science
noun
a social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government.
political scientist
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a word derived from
political science.
Example Sentences
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Voters appear to rate the economy relative to the recent past, rather than its outright performance, according to University of Texas at Austin political scientist Christopher Wlezien.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
But according to political scientist Jesus Castillo Molleda, most pro-government officials endorse Rodriguez.
From Barron's ● Aug. 5, 2026
The most authoritative, skeptical account of the subject is the 1996 book Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War by University of Chicago political scientist Robert Pape.
From Slate ● Jul. 30, 2026
But Rahul Verma, a political scientist at the Centre for Policy Research, cautions against reading too much into a single parliamentary debate.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
A British philosopher and political scientist who could read and write in Latin and Greek before the rest of us can tie our shoes.
From "An Abundance of Katherines" by John Green
