politics
/ˈpɑ.lɪ.tɪks/ noun B1- A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement. · local politics· national politics
- The profession of conducting political affairs. · He made a career out of politics.
- One's political stands and opinions. · Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.
- Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.
- Real-world beliefs and social issues irrelevant to the topic at hand. · We're trying to talk about comic books, don't mention politics.
Plural politics
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“Marquise, marquise!” interposed the old nobleman who had proposed the toast, “let the young people alone; let me tell you, on one’s wedding day there are more agreeable subjects of conversation than dry politics.”
Except the recollection of the line of politics his father had adopted, and which might interfere, unless he acted with the greatest prudence, with his own career, Gérard de Villefort was as happy as a man could be.
Morrel reddened, for his own conscience was not quite clear on politics; besides, what Dantès had told him of his interview with the grand-marshal, and what the emperor had said to him, embarrassed him.
Had this secret society to do with politics?”
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