political scientist
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Definition
- Noun:
- A scholar or researcher who specializes in the academic study of politics, government systems, political behavior, and political theory: A political scientist is a social scientist whose primary field of study is the theory and practice of politics and governance at various levels.
Usage
- The term "political scientist" is used to describe a professional, typically with advanced academic training, who analyzes political systems, institutions, behavior, and ideas. Their work often involves research, teaching, and publication.
Examples
- Noun:
- The university hired a new political scientist to teach courses on comparative government.
- As a political scientist, her research focuses on voting patterns in democratic societies.
- Several political scientists were consulted to analyze the potential impacts of the new policy.
Advanced Usage
- The role of a political scientist can extend beyond academia to include policy analysis, political commentary, and advisory positions for governments or non-governmental organizations.
Variants and Related Words
- Political science (n): The academic discipline itself, which political scientists study and contribute to.
- She holds a degree in political science.
- Politologist (n): A less common synonym for political scientist, used more frequently in some European contexts.
Synonyms
- Government scholar
- Politologist (specialized synonym)
Related Phrases
- Specialist in government: A descriptive phrase closely aligned with the definition.
- Scholar of politics: Another descriptive phrase for a political scientist.
Noun
- a social scientist specializing in the study of government