politics
noun
uk/ˈpɒlətɪks/ us [ U ] POLITICS, GOVERNMENT
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
[ U ] POLITICS, GOVERNMENT
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.
[ usually plural ] WORKPLACE
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.
[ plural ]
a person's political opinions:
His politics are generally considered to be right of centre.
[ U ] POLITICS
the study of political systems and power, for example at a college or university :
a degree in politics