politics

politics
politics pol‧it‧ics [ˈpɒltɪks ǁ ˈpɑː-] noun [uncountable]
1. ideas and activities relating to gaining and using power in a country, city etc:

• a businessman who is also involved in politics

2. the activities of people who are concerned with gaining personal advantage within a group, organization etc:

• He left his job because he could no longer take the petty office politics.

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politics UK US /ˈpɒlətɪks/ noun
► [U] POLITICS, GOVERNMENT the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed: »

It seems that most people have very little interest in politics.

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These proposals will help shape the politics of the country for years to come.

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local/national/domestic politics

► [U] POLITICS, GOVERNMENT the fact of being involved in political activities and getting political power: »

The group is campaigning to get more women into politics.

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He is planning to retire from politics next year.

► [usually plural] WORKPLACE activities that are related to getting or keeping power within a particular company, organization, etc.: company/office/workplace politics »

Don't be seen as a troublemaker and avoid company politics.

► [plural] a person's political opinions: »

His politics are generally considered to be right of centre.

► [U] POLITICS the study of political systems and power, for example at a college or university : »

a degree in politics


Financial and business terms. 2012.

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