ˈpɔlɪtɪks n.pl. 1 (treated as
sing. or pl.) a
the art
and science of
government. b
public life and affairs as involving
authority and government. 2 (usu. treated as pl.) a a
particular set of ideas, principles, or commitments in politics (what are
their politics?). b activities
concerned with the
acquisition or
exercise of authority or government. c an organizational process or
principle affecting authority,
status, etc. (the politics of the decision).