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| 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] |
| campaign |
to follow a plan of action in order to achieve something in politics. [1/2 definitions] |
| clericalism |
the power or influence of religious leaders in government or politics. [1/2 definitions] |
| conservative |
a person who is against rapid change in politics, government, or society. [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] |
| persecution |
the act of continually treating others in a cruel way because of race, religion, politics, or some other difference; or the condition of being treated in this way. |
| political |
having to do with the study or practice of politics, politicians, or government. |
| 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 involved in party politics. [1/2 definitions] |
| politico |
a person involved in politics; politician. |
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