politics
//ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks//
Forms
- Plural
- politics
Definitions
1.A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
- War is the continuation of politics by other means; war is politics with the addition of hyperviolence and extra-civilian scope.
2.The profession of conducting political affairs.
- He made a career out of politics.
3.One's political stands and opinions.
- Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.
4.Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.
- There is no stability; only politics. The Republic is not what it once was. The Senate is full of greedy, squabbling delegates. There is no interest in the common good.
1.third-person singular simple present indicative of politic
Frequency
Overall
Common· #1059
By learning goal
- Everyday conversation
- Uncommon
- General reading & writing
- Common
- Academic
- Uncommon
- Literature
- Rare
Etymology
From the adjective politic, by analogy with Aristotle’s τά πολῑτῐκᾱ́ (tá polītĭkā́, “affairs of state”).