Added 8 October 2026
politics
/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/ noun
In Latin: cīvīlitās, polītica Wiktionary
noun Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about politics at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
local politics
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The profession of conducting political affairs.
He made a career out of politics.
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One's political stands and opinions.
Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.
verb
- third-person singular simple present indicative of politic
Origin
From the adjective politic, by analogy with Aristotle’s τά πολῑτῐκᾱ́ (tá polītĭkā́, “affairs of state”).
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