1. the activities of government and the competition for power within a government or organization
Usage: often used with singular verb
2. the beliefs and activities related to gaining and using power in public government
3. the complex relationships and rivalries between people in a group, especially involving competition for power or advantage
Usage: often used in workplace or organizational contexts

Examples

• She decided to enter politics after graduating from law school.
• Local politics can be just as complicated as national politics.
• He avoids discussing politics at family dinners.
• The company’s office politics made it difficult to get promoted.
• Politics is often called the art of compromise.
• She studied politics and economics in college.
• The politics of the situation required careful negotiation.