politics

[pol-i-tiks] / ˈpɒl ɪ tɪks /

NOUN

art and science of administration of government

Synonyms

STRONGEST

campaigning government

STRONG

backroom civics electioneering jungle legislature polity statecraft zoo

WEAK

affairs of state domestic affairs foreign affairs government policy hat in the ring internal affairs matters of state political science smoke-filled room stateship

Example Sentences

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When her husband entered politics, she helped him pursue his dreams, Ms. Romano tells us, describing her as a close political adviser and essential emotional support.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

Wigon’s most recent film, “Sanctuary,” was a twisty thriller about sexual politics with Margaret Qualley and Christopher Abbott that deserved to make more of a splash.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

Meet Terri and read more of their reporting on gender, politics and policy.

From Salon • May 11, 2026

But that's small comfort to a party that used to simply dominate Scottish politics.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Obviously, Kennedy was thinking of politics, thinking of his image.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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Ancient Greece, Lessons 1–3

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