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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It may have represented the end of Massie’s stint in Congress, but it also may represent the coalescing of a new faction in Republican politics.

From Slate • May 20, 2026

X -- the platform formerly known as Twitter -- is a social media site where users post short messages and videos, share news and debate politics.

From Barron's • May 20, 2026

And I sure don’t underestimate L.A.’s middle-class malaise, long a reactionary force in city politics with a winning track record that spans decades.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

The Holyrood veteran appeared to have retired from frontbench politics in 2023, when he stepped down from cabinet following Nicola Sturgeon's resignation as first minister.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

I became interested in politics in my U.S. history class during my junior year.

From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez

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