politics

noun

(countable) A methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization, or a movement.

(countable) The profession of conducting political affairs.

(treated as a plural noun) One's political stands and opinions.

(uncountable) Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.

(in the singular, informal) Real-world beliefs and social issues irrelevant to the topic at hand.

Roots

polispolitic- · Greek · city, state

Synonyms for politics

governmentn geopoliticsn statecraftn statesmanshipn diplomacyn

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Where does politics come from?

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