polit.

Adjective

political (comparative more political, superlative most political)

1. Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
   • Political principles are rarely absolute, as political logic holds an imperfect result by compromise is better than a theoretically perfect abstention from the political process in the opposition.
2. Concerning a polity or its administrative components.
   • Good political staff is hard to find, they may neither be ambitious and corrupted by power nor tempted by private sector careers.
3. (derogatory) Inappropriately motivated by political calculation, as it pertains to elections, power dynamics, ideologies, etc.
   • The media alleged that the Federal Reserve chairman’s decision to cut rates before the election was political.
4. Of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power, standing, influence or conflict.
5. Interested in politics.

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Noun

politics (countable and uncountable, plural politics or (hypercorrect) politicses)

1. (countable) A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
   • local politics
2. (countable) The profession of conducting political affairs.
   • He made a career out of politics.
3. (treated as a plural noun) 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.1999, George Lucas, Star Wars: Episode I – The Phantom Menace, spoken by Senator Palpatine (Ian McDiarmid)
5. (informal, singular) Real-world beliefs and social issues irrelevant to the topic at hand.
   • We're trying to talk about comic books, don't mention politics.