psephology

/ˈsɛfələdʒi/

Definitions

1. noun

The study of elections, voting systems, and election results.

“She earned her Ph.D. in psephology from a prestigious university.”

2. noun

The analysis and interpretation of election data and trends.

“The media outlet hired a psephologist to analyze the latest polls.”

Synonyms

  • election analysis
  • polling science

Antonyms

  • apathy
  • disengagement