policymaking |
the creation and modification of policy, esp. that which guides a government's actions. |
polio |
poliomyelitis. |
poliomyelitis |
a viral disease that strikes mainly in infancy and can cause paralysis, muscular atrophy, deformities, and damage to the nervous system; infantile paralysis; polio. |
poliovirus |
any of three strains of enterovirus that causes poliomyelitis. |
Polish |
of or pertaining to Poland or its people, culture, language, or the like. [2 definitions] |
polish |
to give a sleek surface to, esp. by buffing. [8 definitions] |
polished |
sleek and glossy, either from buffing or from natural causes. [2 definitions] |
polish off |
(informal) to complete or get rid of. |
politburo |
a Communist party's most powerful committee. [2 definitions] |
polite |
demonstrating good manners or thoughtfulness; well-trained in deportment; courteous. [2 definitions] |
politesse |
cultured manners; politeness. |
politic |
political. [4 definitions] |
political |
of, relating to, or concerned with the theory or practice of politics. [3 definitions] |
political action committee |
an independent political organization that seeks to promote the cause of a particular interest group, usu. through fundraising and campaigning to elect candidates who support the group's views. |
political economy |
a social science dealing with the relationships among economic processes, political policies, and social institutions. |
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. [3 definitions] |
politicize |
to interpret in a political way; make political. |
politicking |
political activity, esp. campaigning before an election. |