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Politics

Verb / ˈpɑ:lʌˌtɪks / Another word for politics — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

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Common collocations

  • political science
  • political party
  • political system
  • political arena
  • political debate
  • political power
  • political landscape
  • political reform

Word family

adjective political

Usage note

Often used in the plural 'politics' to refer to the activities associated with the governance of a country or area. Can also refer to the opinions or principles of a particular person or group.

Example sentences

  1. My dad is really interested in politics.
  2. She wants to run for office and get into politics.
  3. People often argue about politics.
  4. Politics can be a messy business.
  5. The election is all about politics.

Quotes

  • In politics, nothing happens by accident. If it happens, you can bet it was planned that way. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
  • Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies. - Groucho Marx
  • In politics, stupidity is not a handicap. - Napoleon Bonaparte

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