noun

politics

politics

He is very interested in politics.

He is very interested in politics.

The politics of the situation are complex.

The politics of the situation are complex.

politics the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed He is very interested in politics.

Synonyms: government, civics, statecraft

From Greek 'politikos' meaning 'of citizens or the state', from 'polis' (city).

Think of a 'polis' (city) and the activities ('-tics') needed to run it.

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