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political science

 

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Noun political science has 1 sense
  1. politics, political science, government - the study of government of states and other political units
    --1 is a kind of social science
    --1 has particulars: geopolitics; realpolitik, practical politics

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Political Science

Definition:

Political science is an academic discipline that studies the theory and practice of government and politics at various levels, analyzing political behavior, systems, and institutions.

Senses:

1. (Noun) The branch of knowledge that deals with the state and systems of government, political activity, and behavior.

2. (Noun) The academic study of political systems and theories.

3. (Noun) The analysis and explanation of political behavior and factors affecting political processes.

Examples:

  1. Her passion for political science led her to pursue a career in public policy.
  2. In college, I took a course on political science to better understand the functioning of our government.
  3. The professor's research in political science focused on the impact of political socialization on voter turnout.

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