political science
noun
: a social science concerned chiefly with the description and analysis of political and especially governmental institutions and processes
political scientist
noun
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a degree in political science
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Unlike Cornyn, who has expressed opposition to Trump, Paxton represents a candidate who is unyielding in his support of the president's agenda, according to Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha, professor of political science at the University of North Texas.
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Fernando Guerra, a political science professor at Loyola Marymount University, said Pratt seems to have tapped into a deep well of discontent among Angelenos who believe that crime and homeless have spiraled out of control.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
William Muck is a professor of political science at North Central College.
—William Muck, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The device plays a major role in the heist that follows, and takes the film beyond the realm of a style-crime caper into political science fiction.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 2026
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Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 25 May 2026
Fernando Guerra, a political science professor at Loyola Marymount University, said Pratt seems to have tapped into a deep well of discontent among Angelenos who believe that crime and homeless have spiraled out of control.
—Los Angeles Times, 24 May 2026
William Muck is a professor of political science at North Central College.
—William Muck, Chicago Tribune, 24 May 2026
The device plays a major role in the heist that follows, and takes the film beyond the realm of a style-crime caper into political science fiction.
—Richard Brody, New Yorker, 22 May 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 27 May. 2026.
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