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| pol·i·tics [ póllətiks ] |
noun |
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1. activities associated with government: the theory and practice of government, especially the activities associated with governing, with obtaining legislative or executive power, or with forming and running organizations connected with government
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takes a singular verb
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2. political life: political activity as a profession
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takes a singular verb
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  left the law to enter politics
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3. power relationships in specific field: the interrelationships between the people, groups, or organizations in a particular area of life especially insofar as they involve power and influence or conflict
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takes a singular or plural verb
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the politics of education
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4. calculated advancement: the use of tactics and strategy to gain power in a group or organization
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takes a singular or plural verb
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5.
Same as political science
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takes a singular verb
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plural noun |
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political beliefs: political persuasions or beliefs
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takes a plural verb
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