politics — the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːləˌtɪks/
Korean meaning: 정치, 정치 활동
Korean pronunciation: **팔**러틱스
Example Sentences
- My grandfather always said 'Never discuss politics or money at dinner.'
- Office politics can be more complicated than actual politics.
- She studied politics at university and now works for the government.
politics
NOUN//ˈpɑːləˌtɪks//
the activities of the government, members of law-making organizations, or people who try to influence the way a country is governed
Two senators argue fiercely over politics in the marble hall of an ancient senate.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
고대 그리스의 '폴리스(polis, 도시국가)'에서 유래되었습니다. 그리스 철학자 아리스토텔레스가 인간을 '정치적 동물(political animal)'이라고 한 것처럼, 도시에서 함께 살아가는 방법에 대한 학문이 정치학의 시초였습니다.
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📝Examples
“My grandfather always said 'Never discuss politics or money at dinner.'”
“Office politics can be more complicated than actual politics.”
“She studied politics at university and now works for the government.”
“In family politics, mom is definitely the prime minister.”
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