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Definition politics in American English

politics noun

noun
/ˈpɑlətɪks/
1

the ideas and activities involved in getting power in a country or over a particular area of the world

Example

She's heavily involved in local politics.

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Let's not talk about politics now.

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Many people feel that their interests are not represented by mainstream politics.

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2

the profession of being a politician

Example

He entered politics at the age of 21.

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3

the ideas and activities used by people within a particular group to try to get power

Example

Now that I'm self-employed, I don't have to worry about office politics.

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4

your politics are your beliefs and attitudes about how government should work

Example

Her politics became more conservative as she grew older.

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5

the study of how people gain and use political power

Example

a degree in politics

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6

the use by someone of particular ideas to try to get what they want

Example

The party is trying to exploit the politics of class envy.

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Definition politics in American English