politics
gb/pˈɑlətˌɪks/ us/pˈɑlətˌɪks/
B1
Kiingereza
politika, politikai nézetek, politikatudomány, politológia, hatalmi játszmák
NOMINO
B1
1
politika
A2
Muundo wa matumizi:
in politics; go into politics; politics in [place]
She works in politics and hopes to run for office one day.
A politikában dolgozik, és reméli, hogy egyszer választáson is indulhat.
Local politics can have a big impact on schools and transport.
A helyi politika nagy hatással lehet az iskolákra és a közlekedésre.
The documentary explores how money influences politics.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I read about politics in the news.
A hírekben politikáról olvasok.
He wants to go into politics.
Politikai pályára szeretne lépni.
Kosa la kawaida:
Politics is usually treated as singular in modern English: “Politics is complicated,” not “Politics are…”. Also, don’t confuse politics (power and government) with policy (a plan or set of rules).
Maana
government and public affairs
Miunganiko ya maneno
national politics
|local politics
|international politics
|party politics
|a career in politics
|go into politics
|follow politics
|the world of politics
|politics and government
|politics section
Visawe
government (focuses more on the institutions and people in power than on the wider activity and debate.)
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public affairs (often used in formal contexts for government-related issues and communication.)
Vinyume
private life (contrasts with public governance and public decision-making.)
Mada
government
|society
|news
Ufafanuzi
the work and discussion of running a country or city
the activities, ideas, and debates involved in governing a country or community, including elections, parties, and public decision-making
NOMINO
B1
2
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone]’s politics; discuss politics
I don’t always agree with his politics, but I respect him.
Nem mindig értek egyet a politikai nézeteivel, de tisztelem őt.
Their politics shifted after they moved to the city.
Megváltoztak a politikai nézeteik, miután a városba költöztek.
We try not to discuss politics at family dinners.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
Her politics are very liberal.
Nagyon liberálisak a politikai nézetei.
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes use “politics” when they mean “policies” (specific plans). Politics = beliefs and power; policy = a plan or rule.
Maana
political beliefs and opinions
Miunganiko ya maneno
his politics
|her politics
|their politics
|left-wing politics
|right-wing politics
|liberal politics
|conservative politics
|politics differ
|talk about politics
|avoid politics
Visawe
ideology (more formal; emphasizes a structured set of ideas.)
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political views (more explicit and neutral than politics on its own.)
Vinyume
neutrality (lack of strong political alignment or opinion.)
Mada
society
|opinions
|relationships
Ufafanuzi
someone’s ideas about how a country should be run
a person’s or group’s political views, principles, or ideology
NOMINO
B2
3
politológia
C1
Muundo wa matumizi:
study politics; a degree in politics
She studied politics at university and then joined a nonprofit.
Politikatudományt tanult az egyetemen, majd csatlakozott egy nonprofit szervezethez.
Our politics class focused on elections and voter behavior.
A politikatudományi óránk a választásokkal és a választói viselkedéssel foglalkozott.
He’s reading a book on politics and international relations.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I study politics at college.
Politikatudományt tanulok a főiskolán.
Maana
the subject of politics
Miunganiko ya maneno
study politics
|politics degree
|politics course
|politics class
|politics department
|politics professor
|major in politics
|politics student
|politics lecture
|politics seminar
Visawe
political science (common name for the subject, especially in the US.)
Vinyume
nonacademic (not related to study or university learning.)
Mada
education
|government
Ufafanuzi
the school subject about government and power
the academic study of government, power, political systems, and political behavior
NOMINO
B2
4
Muundo wa matumizi:
the politics of [organization/group]; internal politics
She’s great at her job but hates the politics in the office.
Nagyon jó a munkájában, de utálja a munkahelyi hatalmi játszmákat.
The politics of the committee delayed the project for months.
A bizottságon belüli hatalmi játszmák hónapokkal késleltették a projektet.
Try not to get pulled into campus politics during your first year.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
I don’t like office politics.
Nem szeretem a munkahelyi hatalmi játszmákat.
Kosa la kawaida:
This meaning is not about government; it refers to relationships and power at work or in organizations.
Maana
power struggles inside groups
Miunganiko ya maneno
office politics
|workplace politics
|company politics
|internal politics
|campus politics
|navigate politics
|avoid politics
|petty politics
|department politics
|the politics of a team
Visawe
power struggles (more direct; highlights conflict over control.)
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intrigue (suggests secret plotting or manipulation.)
Vinyume
transparency (open decision-making without hidden agendas.)
Mada
work
|relationships
|business
Ufafanuzi
hidden competition for power in a group
competition, negotiation, and sometimes manipulation within an organization or group as people try to gain influence and control decisions
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
politics
IPA
GB/pˈɑlətˌɪks/
US/pˈɑlətˌɪks/
Silabi na mkazo
polit - ics (silabi 2)
Stress on 1st syllable (polit)
Maumbo ya neno
Noun
- Base: politics
- Plural: politics
Familia ya neno
Core family
Related words
policy
noun B1
politicize
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
apolitical
adjective
nonpolitical
adjective
Advanced or less common
politicization
noun
Semi
dirty politics
1/dˈɚti pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
dishonest political tactics
politics using lies or unfair methods
Mifano
- The campaign descended into dirty politics and smear ads.
- She resigned after being accused of dirty politics.
- The film shows how dirty politics can destroy trust.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Dirty politics can damage democracy.
identity politics
1/aɪdˈɛntɪti pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
politics centered on identity
politics focused on social identity groups
Mifano
- The debate shifted toward identity politics and representation.
- Some voters feel tired of identity politics in campaign messaging.
- The article examines identity politics in modern democracies.
keep politics out of it
1/kˈip pˈɑlətˌɪks ˈaʊt əv ˈɪt/
fixed phrase
avoid political discussion or influence
don’t talk about politics here
Mifano
- Can we keep politics out of it and just talk about the project?
- The teacher asked students to keep politics out of the discussion.
- They tried to keep politics out of the family reunion.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Let’s keep politics out of it.
office politics
1/ˈɔfɪs pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
power games at work
hidden competition and relationships at work
Mifano
- He avoids office politics and focuses on his tasks.
- Office politics got worse after the promotion was announced.
- She learned to handle office politics without taking sides.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- Office politics can be stressful.
party politics
1/pˈɑɹti pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
competition between political parties
politics focused on political parties and winning
Mifano
- The issue became trapped in party politics before the election.
- She tried to rise above party politics and talk about jobs.
- Committee meetings were dominated by party politics.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- I don’t like party politics.
play politics
1/plˈeɪ pˈɑlətˌɪks/
idiom
use tactics to gain advantage
to use tricks to get power or advantage
Mifano
- He refused to play politics and focused on solving the problem.
- Don’t play politics with people’s jobs to win support.
- They started playing politics instead of working together.
politics as usual
1/pˈɑlətˌɪks ˈæz jˈuʒuəl/
fixed phrase
typical self-interested behavior
the usual disappointing way politicians act
Mifano
- They promised change, but it feels like politics as usual.
- The reforms stalled—politics as usual in the capital.
- Voters are tired of politics as usual.
the politics of [something]
1/ðə pˈɑlətˌɪks əv sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
power dynamics around an issue
the hidden power and interests behind something
Mifano
- The book explores the politics of climate policy.
- They underestimated the politics of choosing a new team leader.
- The politics of funding can shape what research gets done.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- We discussed the politics of education.