| anticlerical |
opposed to the influence of the clergy or church in public affairs, esp. politics. |
| antipolitics |
combined form of politics. |
| apolitical |
having no interest in politics or no relation to politics. |
| Byzantine |
(sometimes l.c.) characterized by complexity and intrigue, as the politics of the Byzantine Empire. [1/3 definitions] |
| clericalism |
the power or influence of religious leaders in government or politics. [1/2 definitions] |
| crosscurrent |
(often pl.) a tendency or movement, as of politics or ideas that is counter to the main tendency or movement. [1/2 definitions] |
| extremist |
a person who takes a radical stand and encourages radical action or thinking, esp. in politics. [1/3 definitions] |
| first lady |
the woman foremost in a specified field, such as politics or medicine. [1/2 definitions] |
| freelance |
a person who proceeds as an independent in politics with no allegiance to any one party. [1/6 definitions] |
| hardball |
any aggressively competitive way of conducting business, as in politics. [1/4 definitions] |
| last hurrah |
a final effort or appearance, as in politics or the arts. |
| mover |
one who is very influential and energetic and who is known for being able to get a great deal accomplished, esp. in politics or business. [1/3 definitions] |
| political |
of, relating to, or concerned with the theory or practice of politics. [2/3 definitions] |
| politically |
in connection with or pertaining to politics, the practice of governing or the seeking of positions in government. |
| political primary |
in U.S. politics, a preliminary election in which members of each party vote for candidates to represent the party in the general election. |
| political science |
a social science dealing with politics, political institutions, and the principles and methods of government. |
| politician |
a person engaged in party politics. [1/3 definitions] |
| politico |
a person involved in politics; politician. |
| power play |
a method or operation, as in politics or business, that depends on power, or the threat of employing it, for success. [1/3 definitions] |
| power structure |
the system or hierarchy of authority or control in politics, business, society, or the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| primary |
in U.S. politics, a preliminary election in which members of each party vote for candidates to represent the party in the general election. [1/7 definitions] |