Meaning of politics In English

• 0 the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed:

  • Joe is very active in left-wing politics.

  • The group is campaigning to get more women into politics.

  • He is planning to retire from politics next year.

  • She studied politics at Leicester University.

  • Her politics have become more liberal over the past few years.

  • I don't like to get involved in office politics.

• 1 the activities of the government, politicians, or political parties, or the study of these activities:

  • [ U ] She got involved in local politics.

  • [ pl ] His politics are becoming increasingly liberal.

  • [ pl ] I don’t like to get involved in office politics.

• 2 the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed:

  • It seems that most people have very little interest in politics.

  • These proposals will help shape the politics of the country for years to come.

  • local/national/domestic politics

• 3 the fact of being involved in political activities and getting political power:

  • The group is campaigning to get more women into politics.

  • He is planning to retire from politics next year.

• 4 activities that are related to getting or keeping power within a particular company, organization, etc.:

  • company/office/workplace politics Don't be seen as a troublemaker and avoid company politics.

• 5 a person's political opinions:

  • His politics are generally considered to be right of centre.

• 6 the study of political systems and power, for example at a college or university :

  • a degree in politics