Politics: meaning, definitions and examples

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politics

 

[ หˆpษ’l.ษช.tษชks ]

Context #1 | Noun

in society

Politics refers to the activities, actions, and policies used to gain and hold power in a government or to influence the government. It involves making decisions that apply to members of a group.

Synonyms

administration, government, public affairs

Examples of usage

  • His interest in politics led him to run for office.
  • She studied politics in college to understand the workings of government.
  • The candidate's politics were aligned with the values of the majority of voters.
  • Global politics can have a significant impact on economies worldwide.
  • Political debates often focus on important issues affecting society.
Context #2 | Noun

in a workplace

Politics can also refer to the use of power plays and manipulation in the workplace to gain advantages or influence decisions.

Synonyms

internal power struggles, interpersonal maneuvering, office dynamics

Examples of usage

  • She navigated the office politics skillfully to secure a promotion.
  • The politics in the company were toxic and led to high employee turnover.
  • He disliked participating in workplace politics and preferred to focus on his work.
  • Understanding office politics is crucial for career advancement in some organizations.
  • Effective communication can help navigate office politics without compromising integrity.

Translations

Translations of the word "politics" 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 siyaset

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 'politics' originates from the Greek word 'politikos', meaning 'of, for, or relating to citizens'. It first appeared in English in the mid-15th century and evolved to encompass the activities associated with governance and decision-making within a society. Over the centuries, politics has become a central aspect of human interaction and societal organization, shaping the way communities are governed and the policies that influence people's lives.

See also: political, politically, politician, politicians.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,802, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.