politics


Definition: Meaning of, politics in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈpɒlɪtɪks /

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  1. [U also + plural verb British English] British English ideas and activities relating to gaining and using power in a country, city etc [↪  political, politician]
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  2. [uncountable] the profession of being a politician
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  3. [plural] the activities of people who are concerned with gaining personal advantage within a group, organization etc
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  4. [plural] someone's political beliefs and opinions
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  5. [uncountable] especially British English the study of political power and systems of government [=  political science]
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politics used in phrases

  • party politics (noun)
    1. activities that are concerned with getting support for one political party in a country
  • power politics (noun)
    1. when a country or person attempts to get power and influence by using or threatening to use force or other actions, especially against another country
  • practical politics (noun)
    1. politics based on practical rather than moral or ideological considerations
  • sexual politics (noun)
    1. ideas and activities that are concerned with how power is shared between men and women, and how this affects their relationships
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