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power politics(dictionary)
sexual politics(dictionary)

politics (iou)



politics noun pl. (treated as sing. or pl.). Also politicks. LME.
[from POLITIC noun + -S1, orig. from Greek ta politika affairs of state, politics, title of a treatise by Aristotle.]
A treatise on political science, spec. the one written by Aristotle. LME.
The art or science of government, dealing with the form, organization, and administration of a State or part of a State, and with the regulation of its relations with other States. E16.
domestic politics, foreign politics, national politics, etc.
b. Public life and affairs involving the authority and government of a State or part of a State. L17.
B. Tarkington Politics is a dirty business for a gentleman. Daily Telegraph Regan confessed that 'politics are not my bag.' Law Times Sugden..re-entered politics.
a. Activities concerned with the acquisition or exercise of authority or status; management or control of private affairs and interests within an organization, family, etc. M17.
H. Carey Confound their politicks. E. Leonard Politics, man. Who you know.
b. The ideas, principles, or commitments of an individual, organization, etc., in political life; the organizational process or principle according to which decisions are made affecting authority, status, etc. M18.
W. Black What are his politics?
Phrases: play politics act on an issue for political or personal gain rather than from principle. practical politics: see PRACTICAL adjective. SEXUAL politics.