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politics
CEFRB1
/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/
noun
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In plain English
- 01
noun
The activities and ideas involved in governing a country or group.
- 02
noun
Extra detailOne's political stands and opinions.
Examples
His radical views place him outside the mainstream of American politics.
My apathy for voting comes from my distaste for politics.
At a glance
Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
noun
Extra meaningsThe profession of conducting political affairs.
A methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization, or a movement.
A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
More examples
In contextAre you concerned with politics?
local politics
national politics
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Origin
noun
From the adjective politic, by analogy with Aristotle’s τά πολῑτῐκᾱ́ (tá polītĭkā́, “affairs of state”).