politics
3 ENTRIES FOUND:
Britannica Dictionary definition of POLITICS
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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
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see also party politics, power politics
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He is an important figure in American politics.
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The students discussed the latest news in national/local politics.
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Politics has always interested her. = She's always been interested in politics.
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Politics have always interested her.
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He talked about the ways in which global politics are changing.
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The mayor's politics [=the political decisions the mayor made] were often criticized during her time in office.
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the work or job of people (such as elected officials) who are part of a government
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Politics is a competitive profession.
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She plans on going into politics. = She plans on entering politics. [=she plans on getting a job that involves politics]
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[plural]
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the opinions that someone has about what should be done by governments
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a person's political thoughts and opinions
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She has changed her politics.
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His politics are very liberal/conservative. [=he believes that governments should be liberal/conservative]
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often disapproving
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the activities, attitudes, or behaviors that are used to get or keep power or an advantage within a group, organization, etc.
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I don't want to get involved in office politics.
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She wrote a book about sexual politics [=the way men and women deal with and behave toward each other] in the academic world.
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play politics
disapproving
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to say or do things for political reasons instead of doing what is right or what is best for other people
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She's been accused of playing politics with the investigation.
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Legislators need to stop playing politics with our future.
