Politic: meaning, definitions and examples
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politic
[ ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪk ]
in society
The activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence the government.
Synonyms
government, politics, governance
Examples of usage
- The country's politic is dominated by two major parties.
- She studied political science to understand the intricacies of politicking.
personal behavior
The art or science of government or governing, especially the governing of a political entity.
Synonyms
statecraft, diplomacy, political maneuvering
Examples of usage
- She was praised for her sharp politicking skills during the election campaign.
- The politician's politic was cleverly designed to win over voters.
Translations
Translations of the word "politic" in other languages:
🇵🇹 política
🇮🇳 राजनीति
🇩🇪 Politik
🇮🇩 politik
🇺🇦 політика
🇵🇱 polityka
🇯🇵 政治 (せいじ)
🇫🇷 politique
🇪🇸 política
🇹🇷 politika
🇰🇷 정치 (정치의)
🇸🇦 سياسة
🇨🇿 politika
🇸🇰 politika
🇨🇳 政治 (zhèngzhì)
🇸🇮 politika
🇮🇸 stjórnmál
🇰🇿 саясат
🇬🇪 პოლიტიკა
🇦🇿 siyasət
🇲🇽 política
Word origin
The word 'politic' originated in the late 15th century from the Middle French word 'politique', which in turn came from the Latin word 'politicus', meaning 'of citizens or the state'. The term evolved to encompass the activities and strategies involved in governance and power dynamics.