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Politics (from Ancient Greek πολιτικά (politiká) 'affairs of the cities') is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations among individuals, such as the distribution of status or resources.
1. a. : the art or science of government. b. : the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy. c. : the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a government. 2. : political actions, practices, or policies. 3. a. : political affairs or business.
the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed: Joe is very active in left-wing politics. [ U ] the job of holding a position of power in the government: The group is campaigning to get more women into 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.
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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. political principles or opinions: We avoided discussion of religion and politics.
By the end of this section, you will be able to: Define and describe politics from various perspectives. Identify what makes a behavior political. Identify and discuss the three core elements of any political event: rules, reality, and choices. Define and discuss varieties of constitutions.
POLITICS meaning: 1. ideas and activities relating to how a country or area is governed: 2. a job in politics: 3…. Learn more.
politics noun. /ˈpɒlətɪks/ /ˈpɑːlətɪks/ [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. in politics She is aiming for a career in politics.
Politics are the actions or activities concerned with achieving and using power in a country or society. The verb that follows politics may be either singular or plural. The key question in British politics was how long the prime minister could survive. He quickly involved himself in local politics.