politics synonyms

politics

n.

  1. Political science

    government, statesmanship, diplomacy, practical government, functional government, domestic affairs, internal affairs, foreign affairs, matters of state, Realpolitik (German), political realism.

  2. The business of obtaining public office

    campaigning, getting votes, seeking nomination, electioneering, being up for election*, running for office*, standing to run*, throwing one's hat in the ring*, stumping the country*, taking the stump*.

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