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Definition of Politics
1. Noun. Social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power. "Office politics is often counterproductive"
Generic synonyms: Social Relation
Examples of category: Wilderness
Derivative terms: Politician, Politician
2. Noun. The study of government of states and other political units.
Examples of category: Bolt, Mandate, Patronage, Demonstration, Manifestation, Cabal, Conspiracy, Catechism, Nominating Address, Nominating Speech, Nomination, Combination, Soviets, Civilisation, Civilization, Side, Assassin, Assassinator, Bravo, Muckraker, Mudslinger, Fencesitter, Independent, Mugwump, Regular, Coattails Effect, War Chest, Sturm Und Drang, Turbulence, Upheaval, Minimalist
Category relationships: Administration, Governance, Governing, Government, Government Activity
Generic synonyms: Social Science
Specialized synonyms: Geopolitics, Practical Politics, Realpolitik
Derivative terms: Political Scientist
3. Noun. The profession devoted to governing and to political affairs.
Category relationships: Government, Political Science
Derivative terms: Political, Politician, Politician
4. Noun. The opinion you hold with respect to political questions.
Generic synonyms: Opinion, Persuasion, Sentiment, Thought, View
Derivative terms: Political
5. Noun. The activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government. "Government agencies multiplied beyond the control of representative politics"
Definition of Politics
1. n. The science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals.
Definition of Politics
1. Noun. A methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization, or a movement. ¹
2. Noun. The profession of conducting political affairs. ¹
3. Noun. One's political stands and opinions. ¹
4. Noun. Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, influence or conflict. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Politics
1. the art or science of government [n]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Politics
Literary usage of Politics
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Political Recollections, 1840 to 1872 by George Washington Julian (1884)
"CHAPTER I. THE HARRISON CAMPAIGN THE BEGINNING OF ANTI-SLAVERY politics. ...
I knew next to nothing of our party politics; but in the matter of attending ..."
2. Getting to the Top in the USSR: Cyclical Patterns in the Leadership by R. Judson Mitchell (1990)
"Not only is there a concentration of formal authority; the top leader is compelled
by the realities of Soviet politics to match, as fully as possible, ..."
3. The Social Welfare Forum: Official Proceedings ... Annual Forum by National Conference on Social Welfare, American Social Science Association, Conference of Charities (U.S., Conference of Charities (U.S.), National Conference of Social Work (U.S. (1914)
"Then as now the righting of social wrongs was claimed to be the primary function
of politics. Therefore the "people's charter" was demanded from Parliament ..."
4. The Twentieth Century by Caroline Farrar Ware (1908)
"CCCLXXI—JANUARY politics IN TRANSITION THE sensational election of two years ago
was interpreted by many shrewd observers as the opening of a period in ..."
5. The Englishman at Home: His Responsibilities and Privileges by Edward Porritt (1893)
"The laborer a nonentity In county politics. — The enfranchisement of the laborer in;
... The Press and Municipal politics. — Committees of the Town Council. ..."
6. Regilding the Crescent by Frederick George Aflalo (1911)
"L CHAPTER I PERSONS AND politics ... Glamour of politics in the Near East : False
News : The Personal Side : Enver Bey: Prince ..."
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