politics Definition

1. The science or business of government.

Thesaurus: government, ideology, affairs of state, statesmanship, statecraft, civics, diplomacy.
2. political science.
3. A political life as a career.

Example: entered politics in 1961

1. Political activities, wrangling, etc.

1. Moves and manoeuvres concerned with the acquisition of power or getting one's way, eg in business. Also in compounds.

Example: office politics
2. One's political sympathies or principles

Example: What are your politics?