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    politics
    /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

    plural

    • 1. the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power: "the party quickly gained influence in French politics" Similar governmentlocal governmentaffairs of statepublic affairs
    • 2. activities aimed at improving someone's status or increasing power within an organization: "yet another discussion of office politics and personalities"

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  2. Politics means the activities of the government or people who try to influence the way a country is governed. We use a singular verb with it: … Idiom. play politics.

  3. The meaning of POLITICS is the art or science of government. How to use politics in a sentence. Playing Politics

  4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › PoliticsPolitics - Wikipedia

    Politics (from Ancient Greek πολιτικά (politiká) 'affairs of the cities') is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations among individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status.

  5. politics. / ˈpɒlɪtɪks / noun. functioning as singular the practice or study of the art and science of forming, directing, and administrating states and other political units; the art and science of government; political science.

  6. Politics are the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a country or society. The verb that follows politics may be either singular or plural. The key question in British politics was how long the prime minister could survive. He quickly involved himself in local politics.

  7. POLITICS meaning: 1 : activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government often used with a plural verb; 2 : the work or job of people (such as elected officials) who are part of a government.

  8. /ˈpɑːlətɪks/ [uncountable + singular or plural verb] the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a society. world/international politics. domestic/national/local politics. progressive/radical politics. in politics She is aiming for a career in politics.

  9. noun. uk / ˈpɒlətɪks / us. politics noun (ACTIVITIES) Add to word list. B1. ideas and activities relating to how a country or area is governed: He has little interest in local politics. Fewer examples. She's heavily involved in politics. The party is now in the mainstream of politics. Young people today are so apathetic about politics.

  10. While politics usually refers to the government of a city, state, or country — or the relationship between countries — it can also be used to talk about the way people use their positions in a company or organization to gain power or authority. This is often called office politics.

  11. politics meaning, definition, what is politics: ideas and activities relating to gaining...: Learn more.