politix

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.