Abbreviations.com Convert.net Definitions.net Lyrics.net Phrases.net Quotes.net References.net Rhymes.net Synonyms.net USZip.com  Bookmark and Share
 
Definitions.net
Search for Dictionary Definitions:  
Browse Alphabetically:
 A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z   # 
 random definition 

 Definitions of Politics  [ˈpɒl ɪ tɪks]  

Translate Politics to



Definition of 'Politics' Random House Webster's College Dictionary 

1. ((used with a sing. or pl. v.)) politics
the science or art of political government.

2.  politics
the practice or profession of conducting political affairs.

3.  politics
political affairs.

4.  politics
political methods or maneuvers.

5.  politics
political principles or opinions.

6.  politics
the use of strategy or intrigue in obtaining power, control, or status.

7.  politics
to engage in political intrigue.

8.  politics
to deal with people in an opportunistic or manipulative way, as for job advancement.

Etymology:  (1520–30)

Definition of 'Politics' Princeton's WordNet 

1. (noun) politics, political relation
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
"office politics is often counterproductive"

2. (noun) politics, political science, government
the study of government of states and other political units

3. (noun) politics
the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs

4. (noun) politics, political sympathies
the opinion you hold with respect to political questions

5. (noun) politics
the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government
"unemployment dominated the politics of the inter-war years"; "government agencies multiplied beyond the control of representative politics"


Definition of 'Politics' Kernerman English Learner’s Dictionary 

1. (noun) politics
the affairs relating to the governing of a country, region, city, etc.
national/local politics

2.  politics
a job connected with the governing of a country or area
attempts to persuade more young people to enter politics

3.  politics
sb's politics
sb's beliefs about how a country should be governed
his radical politics

4.  politics
the things people in an organization do or say in order to become more successful or powerful
I try not to get involved in office politics.


Definition of 'Politics' Webster Dictionary 

1. (noun) Politics
the science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals

2. (noun) Politics
the management of a political party; the conduct and contests of parties with reference to political measures or the administration of public affairs; the advancement of candidates to office; in a bad sense, artful or dishonest management to secure the success of political candidates or parties; political trickery


Definition of 'Politics' U.S. National Library of Medicine 

1.  Politics
Activities concerned with governmental policies, functions, etc.


Translation of 'Politics' Kernerman English Multilingual Dictionary 

Sense: the science or business of, or ideas about, or affairs concerning, government.

Afrikaans flag Afrikaans: politiek Arabic flag Arabic: سِياسَه Bulgarian flag Bulgarian: политика
Brazilian flag Brazilian: política Czech flag Czech: politika German flag German: die Politik
Danish flag Danish: politik Greek flag Greek: πολιτική Spanish flag Spanish: política
Estonian flag Estonian: poliitika Farsi flag Farsi: علوم سیاسی؛ امور سیاسی Finnish flag Finnish: politiikka
French flag French: politique Hebrew flag Hebrew: פּוֹלִיטִיקָה Hindi flag Hindi: राजनतिशास्त्र
Croatian flag Croatian: politika (općenito) Hungarian flag Hungarian: politika Indonesian flag Indonesian: politik
Icelandic flag Icelandic: stjórnmál, pólitík Italian flag Italian: politica Japanese flag Japanese: 政治学
Korean flag Korean: 정치학 Lithuanian flag Lithuanian: politika Latvian flag Latvian: politika
Malay flag Malay: politik Dutch flag Dutch: politiek Norwegian flag Norwegian: politikk
Polish flag Polish: polityka Persian flag Persian: علوم سیاسی؛ امور سیاسی Pashto flag Pashto: سياسى علوم، سياسى چارى
Portuguese flag Portuguese: política Romanian flag Romanian: politică Russian flag Russian: политика
Slovak flag Slovak: politika Slovenian flag Slovenian: politika Serbian flag Serbian: politika
Swedish flag Swedish: politik Thai flag Thai: การเมืองการปกครอง Turkish flag Turkish: politika, siyaset
Taiwanese flag Taiwanese: 政治 Ukrainian flag Ukrainian: політика Urdu flag Urdu: سياسيات، علم سياست
Vietnamese flag Vietnamese: chính trị Chinese flag Chinese: 政治

Get even more translations for Politics...



'Politics' - Nearby Entries  

politicize  politick  politico  politics  polity  polka  polka dot  



Citation: Add this definition to your bibliography   MLA  Chicago  APA 
"Politics." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2012. 13 February. 2012. http://www.definitions.net/definition/Politics


Alternative search options for 'Politics'   
Search for Synonyms for 'Politics'
Quotes containing the term 'Politics'
Search for Phrases containing the term 'Politics'
Search for Abbreviations containing the term 'Politics'
Search for 'Politics' on Search Politics on Amazon.com! & Search Politics on Google.com!
What rhymes with 'Politics'?
NEW:Search for Song lyrics containing the word 'Politics'


Definitions.net |  Login |  Add New Abbreviation |  Your List |  Tools |  Become an Editor |  Tell a Friend |  Awards |  Testimonials |  Press |  News |  Forum new! |  APIs |  About
Copyright ©2001-2011 STANDS4 LLC. All rights reserved.  Terms of Use  |  Privacy Policy  |  Advertise  |  Contact Us  Follow us on Facebook! Follow us on Twitter!