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   politics

   /ˈpɒlɪtɪks/

   plural

   • 1. the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power: "the party quickly gained influence in French politics" Similar governmentlocal governmentaffairs of statepublic affairsdiplomacyparty politics
   • ▪ the activities of governments concerning the political relations between states: "in the conduct of global politics, economic status must be backed by military capacity"
   • ▪ the academic study of government and the state: "a politics lecturer" Similar political sciencecivicsstatecraftstatesmanshiprare:polity
   • ▪ a particular set of political beliefs or principles: "people do not buy their paper purely for its politics" Similar political views/beliefs/leanings/sympathiesparty politicspolitical alliance
   • ▪ the principles relating to or inherent in a sphere or activity, especially when concerned with power and status: "the politics of gender" Similar power strugglemanipulationmachination(s)manoeuvringjockeying for positionwheeler-dealingmachiavellianismopportunismrealpolitik
   • 2. activities aimed at improving someone's status or increasing power within an organization: "yet another discussion of office politics and personalities"

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