political science

noun

1. a social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government.

political science

noun

1. (esp as an academic subject) the study of the state, government, and politics: one of the social sciences

political science

1. The systematic study of government and politics. Political science is a social science that makes generalizations and analyses about political systems and political behavior and uses these results to predict future behavior. Political science includes the study of political philosophy , ethics , international relations and foreign policy, public administration, and the dynamic relations between different parts of governments.

Derived Forms

• political scientist, noun

Other Words From

• political scientist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of political science¹

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

He attended Erasmus Hall High School, where he was the editor of the school newspaper, and majored in political science at New York University.

From New York Times

A native of New Hampshire, Leavitt studied communications and political science at Saint Anselm College, a Catholic college in her home state.

From BBC

Sarah Binder, a political science professor at George Washington University, told The Washington Post that such a move would be “an absolute abdication of their constitutional power.”

From Salon

“This is not an election that was about an ideological or policy-based shift or rejection of Breed,” said Jason McDaniel, a political science professor at San Francisco State University.

From Los Angeles Times

He had dreamed of studying political science at a prestigious Moscow university.

From BBC

Related Words

• civics