politics

politics is a 8-letter English word with 7 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: The science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals. Face value is 12 in Scrabble and 15 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

8 letters · Scrabble 12 · Words With Friends 15 · 7 senses

Definitions

1. noun. The science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals.
2. noun. The management of a political party; the conduct and contests of parties with reference to political measures or the administration of public affairs; the advancement of candidates to office; in a bad sense, artful or dishonest management to secure the success of political candidates or parties; political trickery.
3. noun. the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs
4. noun. the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government

   "unemployment dominated the politics of the inter-war years"

   "government agencies multiplied beyond the control of representative politics"

5. noun. the study of government of states and other political units

   Synonyms: government

6. noun. the opinion you hold with respect to political questions
7. noun. social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

   "office politics is often counterproductive"

Synonyms

government

Anagrams

Other playable words that use exactly the letters in politics:

colpitis, psilotic

Common word forms

politic

Words from these letters

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