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(countable) A methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization, or a movement. / (countable) The profession of conducting political affairs.

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politics

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Source Word

politics

IPA(Pronunciation)

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/

Noun

countable uncountable singular slang

Japanese Meaning

政府、組織、運動などを運営するための方法や活動全般 / 政治的な業務や政治を運営する職務としての側面

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The politics of the region were driven more by personal loyalty than by any formal policy.

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その地域の政治は、公式な方針よりも個人的な忠誠心によって左右されていた。

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Sense（1）

(countable) A methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization, or a movement.

There are by now many feminisms (Tong, 1989; Humm, 1992). … They are in shifting alliance or contest with postmodern critiques, which at times seem to threaten the very category 'women' and its possibilities for a feminist politics.

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(countable) The profession of conducting political affairs.

He made a career out of politics.

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(treated as a plural noun) One's political stands and opinions.

Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.

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(uncountable) Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, 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.

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