political science — the study of government systems, political behavior, and power relationships in society
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the study of government systems, political behavior, and power relationships in society
Pronunciation (IPA): /pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈsaɪəns/
Example Sentences
- My political science professor can predict election results better than a fortune teller!
- Political science students learn about different government systems around the world.
- He chose political science because he wanted to understand why politicians make such weird promises.
political science
NOUN[/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈsaɪəns/]
the study of government systems, political behavior, and power relationships in society
the study of government systems, political behavior, and power relationships in society
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Political science combines Greek politikos (relating to citizens or the state) and Latin scientia (knowledge). The compound term developed to denote systematic knowledge of civil society and governance, becoming formally established as an academic discipline in the 19th century.
Breakdown
political (from Greek politikos, relating to the polis or citizen body) + science (from Latin scientia, meaning knowledge or systematic study).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My political science professor can predict election results better than a fortune teller!”
“Political science students learn about different government systems around the world.”
“He chose political science because he wanted to understand why politicians make such weird promises.”
“The university offers both theoretical and practical courses in political science.”
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