politics

noun

1. (countable)A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.

   “local politics”

   “national politics”

   “office politics”

   “Most broadly, politics is everything that humans do, short of warfare, to influence or control each other; more narrowly, it is everything they do in a civilian context to determine the definitions of their polity, state, and government.”

   “War is the continuation of politics by other means; war is politics with the addition of hyperviolence and extra-⁠civilian scope.”

2. (countable)The profession of conducting political affairs.

   “He made a career out of politics.”

3. (countable, uncountable)One's political stands and opinions.

   “Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.”

4. (uncountable)Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.

   “There is no stability; only politics. The Republic is not what it once was. The Senate is full of greedy, squabbling delegates. There is no interest in the common good.”

5. (countable, informal, singular, uncountable)Real-world beliefs and social issues irrelevant to the topic at hand.

   “We're trying to talk about comic books, don't mention politics.”

verb

1. (form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person)third-person singular simple present indicative of politic