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politics

/ˈpɑːləˌtɪks/

US UK

noun

[noncount] :activities that relate to influencing the actions and policies of a government or getting and keeping power in a government

He is an important figure in American politics.

The students discussed the latest news in national/local politics.

Politics has always interested her. = She's always been interested in politics. - often used with a plural verb

Politics have always interested her.

He talked about the ways in which global politics are changing.

The mayor's politics [=the political decisions the mayor made] were often criticized during her time in office. - see also party politics, power politics

[noncount] :the work or job of people (such as elected officials) who are part of a government

Politics is a competitive profession.

She plans on going into politics. = She plans on entering politics. [=she plans on getting a job that involves politics]

[plural] :the opinions that someone has about what should be done by governments :a person's political thoughts and opinions

She has changed her politics.

His politics are very liberal/conservative. [=he believes that governments should be liberal/conservative]

[noncount] often disapproving :the activities, attitudes, or behaviors that are used to get or keep power or an advantage within a group, organization, etc.

I don't want to get involved in office politics.

She wrote a book about sexual politics [=the way men and women deal with and behave toward each other] in the academic world.

[noncount] chiefly Brit :political science

a degree in politics

play politics

disapproving :to say or do things for political reasons instead of doing what is right or what is best for other people

She's been accused of playing politics with the investigation.

Legislators need to stop playing politics with our future.