politics

/ˈpɑ.lɪ.tɪks/
noun

A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.

NWL Collins ENABLE

Noun 4 meanings

  1. A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.

    “local politics”

  2. The profession of conducting political affairs.

    “He made a career out of politics.”

  3. One's political stands and opinions.

    “Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.”

  4. Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.

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Where it comes from

Etymology

From the adjective politic, by analogy with Aristotle’s τά πολῑτῐκᾱ́ (tá polītĭkā́, “affairs of state”).

POLITICS at a glance

POLITICS has 8 letters and scores 12 points in Scrabble (P 3 + O 1 + L 1 + I 1 + T 1 + I 1 + C 3 + S 1) and 15 in Words With Friends, before board bonuses. It ranks #1,392 by how often it appears in everyday English. It is valid in ENABLE, NWL2023, Collins/SOWPODS.

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