Politic: meaning, definitions and examples

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politic

 

[ หˆpษ’l.ษช.tษชk ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.

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Word Description / Examples
politic

This word is used to describe actions that are prudent, shrewd, or tactful, often in a context involving diplomacy or handling sensitive matters.

  • It would be more politic to avoid discussing such a controversial topic at the dinner table.
  • He took a politic approach to resolve the conflict between the two parties.

Examples of usage

  • The country's politic is dominated by two major parties.
  • She studied political science to understand the intricacies of politicking.
Context #2 | Noun

personal behavior

The art or science of government or governing, especially the governing of a political entity.

Synonyms

statecraft, diplomacy, political maneuvering.

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politic

This word describes behavior that is tactful and wise in handling practical matters. It is often used in general situations requiring careful and strategic action.

  • It's politic to remain neutral in that argument
  • His politic behavior won him many allies

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น polรญtica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฐเคพเคœเคจเฅ€เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Politik

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ politik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะปั–ั‚ะธะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ polityka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ”ฟๆฒป (ใ›ใ„ใ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท politique

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ polรญtica

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท politika

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์น˜ (์ •์น˜์˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณูŠุงุณุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ politika

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ politika

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ฟๆฒป (zhรจngzhรฌ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ politika

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stjรณrnmรกl

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัะฐััะฐั‚

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒšแƒ˜แƒขแƒ˜แƒ™แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ siyasษ™t

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ polรญtica

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,254, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.