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

Democrats’ improving prospects are evidence of the broader political challenges facing Republicans across the country, said Mark Jones, a political science professor at Rice University in Houston. — Kevin Hardy, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2026

There are a handful of Texas counties critical to the 2026 election cycle, and Tarrant is among the top, University of Houston political science professor Brandon Rottinghaus said. — Rachel Royster, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Oct. 2026

Support for Quebec independence remains at about 30%, low by historical standards, according to Daniel Béland, a political science professor at McGill University. — Rob Gillies, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

As the race enters its final month, Beatty, the political science professor, said Republicans are expecting Democrats to perform well nationally. — Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 6 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1606, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for political science

• appliance
• compliance
• defiance
• reliance
• geoscience
• neuroscience
• noncompliance
• pseudoscience

Kids Definition

political science

noun

: the study of government and politics

political scientist noun