politics
US /ˈpɑləˌtɪks/
Definition
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
Many employees avoid talking about politics during lunch breaks at the office.
Word Family
Synonyms
- governancethe persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something
- public affairshaving a meaning similar to politics
Collocations
- Easy talk about national politicsto talk about national politics, meaning to exchange thoughts; talk with
- Medium avoid toxic office politicsto avoid toxic office politics, meaning to stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
- Hard geopolitics driving commodity price spikesdescribing geopolitics driving commodity price spikes (the study of the effects of economic geography on the powers of the state)
- Very Hard play politics with crucial infrastructure fundsto play politics with crucial infrastructure funds, meaning to participate in games or sport
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.