pol·i·tics
noun ( used with a singular or plural verb )
Idiom2.
the practice or profession of conducting political affairs.
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political affairs: The advocated reforms have becomeembroiled in politics.
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political methods or maneuvers: We could not approve of hispolitics in winning passage of the bill.
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use of intrigue or strategy in obtaining any position of poweror control, as in business, university, etc.
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( initial capital letter, italics ) a treatise (4th century b.c.)by Aristotle, dealing with the structure, organization, andadministration of the state, especially the city-state asknown in ancient Greece.
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play politics,
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to engage in political intrigue, take advantage of apolitical situation or issue, resort to partisan politics,etc.; exploit a political system or political relationships.