Politics
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Politics is a noun meaning (countable) A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
Meaning
(countable) A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
More Meanings
- (countable) The profession of conducting political affairs.
- (treated as a plural noun) One's political stands and opinions.
- (in the singular, informal) Real-world beliefs and social issues irrelevant to the topic at hand.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of politic
- (uncountable) Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.
Example Sentences
local politics
office politics
national politics
He made a career out of politics.
Word Forms
- politicses
Synonyms for politics
Depending on context, synonyms include government.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include government, political, politician, polity, politically, politique.
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