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politics

pol·i·tics [ póllətiks ]


noun 
Definition:
 
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 ( takes a singular verb )

2. political life: political activity as a profession ( takes a singular verb )
left the law to enter politics

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 ( takes a singular or plural verb )
the politics of education

4. calculated advancement: the use of tactics and strategy to gain power in a group or organization ( takes a singular or plural verb )

5. 
Same as  political science
( takes a singular verb )



plural noun 
Definition:
 
political beliefs: political persuasions or beliefs ( takes a plural verb )

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