Politics Definition
pŏlĭ-tĭks
noun
The art or science of government or governing, especially the governing of a political entity, such as a nation, and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs.
American Heritage
The science and art of political government; political science.
Webster's New World
Political science.
American Heritage
Political affairs.
Webster's New World
The conducting of or participation in political affairs, often as a profession.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
- political relation
- political sympathies
- political-science
- government
- standing to run
- running for office
- electioneering
- seeking nomination
- getting votes
- campaigning
- taking the stump
- stumping the country
- throwing one's hat in the ring
- being up for election
- matters of state
Origin of Politics
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From the adjective politic, by analogy with Aristotle's "τα πολιτικά" ('affairs of state').
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