Politics - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈpɑːlətɪks|  American pronunciation of the word politics
Brit.  |ˈpɒlɪtɪks|  British pronunciation of the word politics

noun

- social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
office politics is often counterproductive
- the study of government of states and other political units (syn: government)
- the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs
- the opinion you hold with respect to political questions
- 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

Extra examples

Politics have always interested Anita.

Brooke's been involved in city politics since college.

The president should stand above party politics (=working only for your political party).

Flynn retired from politics in 1986.

Her father's trying to enter politics.

Smith went into politics in his early twenties.

I'm tired of dealing with all of the office politics.

Her art examines sexual politics (=how power is shared between men and women).

I assume her politics must be fairly conservative.

Tom is studying for a degree in politics.

She quit politics when she might have had a great career in it.

The magazine publishes articles about such varied subjects as astronomy, politics, and gardening.

Town meetings give people a voice in local politics.

They started arguing about politics.

He's a forgotten man in the world of politics.

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