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- DictionaryPol·i·tics/ˈpäləˌtiks/
plural
- 1. the activities associated with the governance of a country or other area, especially the debate or conflict among individuals or parties having or hoping to achieve power: "the president's relationship with Congress is vital to American politics"
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
noun. , (used with a singular or plural verb) the science or art of political government. the practice or profession of conducting political affairs. political affairs: The advocated reforms have become embroiled in politics. political methods or maneuvers: We could not approve of his politics in winning passage of the bill.
6.1 Political Socialization: The Ways People Become Political 6.2 Political Culture: How People Express Their Political Identity 6.3 Collective Dilemmas: Making Group Decisions
1: What Is Politics and What Is Political Science? Page ID. 198613. OpenStax. 1.1: Introduction. 1.2: Defining Politics- Who Gets What, When, Where, How, and Why? 1.3: Public Policy, Public Interest, and Power. 1.4: Political Science- The Systematic Study of Politics. 1.5: Normative Political Science. 1.6: Empirical Political Science.
noun. uk / ˈpɒlətɪks / us. politics noun (ACTIVITIES) Add to word list 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.
[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.
noun. the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government. “unemployment dominated the politics of the inter-war years” “government agencies multiplied beyond the control of representative politics ” see more. noun. the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs. see more. noun.
