WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2026
poˈlit•i•cal ˈsci•ence, n. [uncountable]
  1. Governmenta social science dealing with political institutions and government.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026
polit′ical sci′ence, 
  1. Governmenta social science dealing with political institutions and with the principles and conduct of government.
  • 1770–80
polit′ical sci′entist. 

'political scientist' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
Laski - political science - Adams - Arendt - Lowell - technetronic

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