politics
Pronunciation: /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/
The English word “politics” has 5 meanings listed here.
noun
- A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
- The profession of conducting political affairs.
- One's political stands and opinions.
- Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.
- Real-world beliefs and social issues irrelevant to the topic at hand.
Etymology
From the adjective politic, by analogy with Aristotle’s τά πολῑτῐκᾱ́ (tá polītĭkā́, “affairs of state”).
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