politics

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Derived terms 1.3.2 Related terms 1.3.3 Translations 1.3.4 External links

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[edit] Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/
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[edit] Etymology

From the adjective politic, by analogy with Aristotle’s "τα πολιτικά" ('affairs of state').

[edit] Noun

politics (plural uncountable, sometimes treated as singular uncountable)

1. The practice of responding to conflict with dialogue.

   This issue should be solved with politics, not weapons.

2. Set of policies relating to governmental and legal matters

   I don’t like his politics.

3. Campaigning or arguing for a set of policies, or maneuvering for power

   I want to go into politics.

4. The study of disputes between rival political factions.

   Favoritism is the only use of politics. Richard L Kempe

5. Political affairs of life, party politics, local politics.

   He’s thinking of going into politics, e.g., trying to become a Member of Parliament.

6. Political views or beliefs.

   What are your politics?

7. rivalry between political parties

   They’re not concerned with welfare: it’s all politics!

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• politics in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• politics in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911