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pol·i·tics
 politics
- pronunciation:
- pa
lih
tIks
- features:
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
politics |
| definition 1: |
(used with a sing. or pl. verb) the art, science, or study of governmental structures and methods.
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| definition 2: |
such structures and methods, or the practice of political affairs.
- similar words:
- state
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| definition 3: |
principles or ideology in regard to the management of government.
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| definition 4: |
the use of strategic maneuvering within a group to obtain power or control.
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| related words: |
diplomacy |
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broader category that includes politics |
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culture, history |
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some actions associated with politics |
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advertise, advocate, campaign, contribute, debate, lobby |
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some activities associated with politics |
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block, boycott, convention, demonstration, election, forum, hearing, party, platform, primary, protest, race, rally, ticket |
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some activities negatively associated with politics |
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civil war, rebellion, revolution, terrorism, uprising |
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some descriptions of politics |
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conservative, environmental, liberal, progressive, radical, revolutionary, social |
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some groups associated with politics |
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Communist, Conservative, Democrat, Republican, Socialist |
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some kinds of politics |
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international, local, national |
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some people associated with politics |
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candidate, congressman, congresswoman, delegate, governor, mayor, minister, nominee, politician, president, prime minister, running mate, senator |
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some places associated with politics |
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capitol, headquarters, parliament, White House |
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