politics
[noun]
Synonyms: statesmanship, affairs of state, civics, government, political science

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pol‧i‧tics S2 W2 /ˈpɒlətɪks, ˈpɒlɪtɪks $ ˈpɑː-/ noun
[Word Family: noun: politician, politics, politicization, politicking, politico; adjective: political, politicized, apolitical, politic; verb: politicize; adverb: politically]
[Date: 1500-1600; Language: Greek; Origin: politika (plural), from politikos; ⇒ politic]

1. [U also + plural verb British English] ideas and activities relating to gaining and using power in a country, city etc ⇒ political, politician:
a good understanding of politics in China
modern American politics
Politics have always interested Anita.
national/local etc politics
Brooke’s been involved in city politics since college.
The president should stand above party politics (=working only for your political party).

2. [uncountable] the profession of being a politician:
Flynn retired from politics in 1986.
Her father’s trying to enter politics.
Smith went into politics in his early twenties.

3. [plural] the activities of people who are concerned with gaining personal advantage within a group, organization etc:
I’m tired of dealing with all of the office politics.
Her art examines sexual politics (=how power is shared between men and women).
politics of
the politics of race and class at American universities

4. [plural] someone’s political beliefs and opinions:
I assume her politics must be fairly conservative.

5. [uncountable] especially British English the study of political power and systems of government Synonym : political science:
Tom is studying for a degree in politics.

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politics
noun
I. work/ideas connected with getting/using power
ADJ. county, local She was active in local politics for many years.
domestic, internal, national the country's internal politics the internal politics of the legal profession
global, international, world | democratic, electoral, multiparty, parliamentary, party | contemporary, modern | mainstream | practical He argued that it was not practical politics to abolish private schools.
power They took the view that Casper was playing power politics with their jobs at stake.
consensus Consensus politics places a high value on existing political institutions.
conviction | cultural, gender, sexual | office
VERB + POLITICS enter, go into They went into politics in the hope of changing society.
abandon, retire from He abandoned politics and went into business.
be interested in | be active in, be engaged in, be/get immersed in, be/get involved in, engage in, participate in | dabble in, play (informal)
get embroiled in | interfere in, intervene in, meddle in As a churchman, he was accused of meddling in politics.
dominate the issues which have dominated Irish politics
reshape reforms that are intended to reshape Italian politics
POLITICS + VERB dominate sth In their world politics dominates everything.
PHRASES the world of politics

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politics
II. political beliefs
ADJ. extreme, radical His manners were as mild as his politics were extreme.
left-wing, right-wing | sectarian | working-class | feminist
VERB + POLITICS discuss, talk (about) (informal) Let's not talk politics now.

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politics
III. study of government
ADJ. comparative
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politics

national politics
Mark had always been keen to have a career in national politics.
local politics
Ann is very active in local politics.
international politics
The two superpowers that dominated international politics.
world/global politics
There was much going on in world politics at the time.
domestic politics (=within a country)
The war had a major impact on the country’s domestic politics.
party politics (=trying to make your party successful)
He believes that party politics has no place in local government.
power politics (=attempting to get power by using or threatening to use force)
The party argued that power politics would always lead to war.
be involved in politics
After university, he became involved in local politics.
take part in politics
Young people should be encouraged to take part in politics.
be active in politics (=be involved in)
I was very active in politics before I retired.
interfere/meddle in politics
He warned the army against interfering in politics.

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politics
ˈpɔlɪtɪks
See: play politics

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