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UK/["/ˈpɒlətɪks/"]/US/["/ˈpɑːlətɪks/"]/

Meaning of Politics

In simple words: The way people organize and make decisions about groups and governments.

Politics in a sentence

  • Politics can often lead to heated debates among friends.
  • Many young people are disillusioned with politics and feel their voices are not heard.
  • The politics surrounding the environmental issue are complex and multifaceted.
  • His interest in politics grew after he started following the latest elections.
  • In a democracy, politics often reflect the will of the people.

How to use Politics

Use 'politics' when discussing government, policies, or political parties. It's more formal in written contexts and less common in casual conversations about personal opinions.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'politics' as 'poly' meaning many, and 'ticks' as the small bugs that annoy us — many opinions can be annoying!

Related words

Collocations with Politics

  • domestic
  • internal
  • county
  • enter
  • go into
  • abandon
  • dominate something
  • drive something
  • motivate something
  • somebody’s involvement in politics
  • somebody’s participation in politics
  • the world of politics
  • domestic
  • internal
  • county
  • enter
  • go into
  • abandon
  • dominate something
  • drive something
  • motivate something
  • somebody’s involvement in politics
  • somebody’s participation in politics
  • the world of politics
  • domestic
  • internal
  • county
  • enter
  • go into
  • abandon
  • dominate something
  • drive something
  • motivate something
  • somebody’s involvement in politics
  • somebody’s participation in politics
  • the world of politics

Synonyms for Politics

Opposites of Politics

Common mistakes with Politics

  • Confused with 'policy' which refers to specific plans rather than the general practice of governance.
  • Using 'politics' when referring to personal disagreements not related to governance.
  • Mispronouncing as 'pol-i-ticks' instead of 'pol-i-tics'.

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Frequently asked questions about Politics

What does Politics mean?

The way people organize and make decisions about groups and governments.

What is the definition of Politics?

the activities involved in getting and using power in public life, and being able to influence decisions that affect a country or a society

How do you use Politics in a sentence?

Politics can often lead to heated debates among friends.

Can you give another example of Politics?

Many young people are disillusioned with politics and feel their voices are not heard.

What are synonyms for Politics?

Common alternatives include government, political science, policy-making, diplomacy.

What is the opposite of Politics?

Opposite meanings include apoliticism, indifference.

What words go with Politics?

It commonly pairs with domestic, internal, county, enter, go into, abandon, dominate something, drive something, motivate something, somebody’s involvement in politics, somebody’s participation in politics, the world of politics, domestic, internal, county, enter, go into, abandon, dominate something, drive something, motivate something, somebody’s involvement in politics, somebody’s participation in politics, the world of politics, domestic, internal, county, enter, go into, abandon, dominate something, drive something, motivate something, somebody’s involvement in politics, somebody’s participation in politics, the world of politics.

What are common mistakes when using Politics?

Confused with 'policy' which refers to specific plans rather than the general practice of governance. Using 'politics' when referring to personal disagreements not related to governance. Mispronouncing as 'pol-i-ticks' instead of 'pol-i-tics'.

How do you pronounce Politics?

US: /["/ˈpɑːlətɪks/"]/, UK: /["/ˈpɒlətɪks/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Politics?

Use 'politics' when discussing government, policies, or political parties. It's more formal in written contexts and less common in casual conversations about personal opinions.

What CEFR level is Politics?

"Politics" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.