| Definitions of 'politics' |
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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"
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| Definitions of 'politics' |
Webster 1913 Dictionary |
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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
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