politics

A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.countable

• local politics
• national politics

The profession of conducting political affairs.countable

• He made a career out of politics.

One's political stands and opinions.countableuncountable

• Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.

Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.uncountable

• There is no stability; only politics. The Republic is not what it once was. The Senate is full of greedy, squabbling delegates. There is no interest in the common good.

Real-world beliefs and social issues irrelevant to the topic at hand.countableinformalsingular

• We're trying to talk about comic books, don't mention politics.

third-person singular simple present indicative of politicform-ofindicativepresent