politics
gb/pˈɑlətˌɪks/ us/pˈɑlətˌɪks/
B1
Ingles
politika, politikai nézetek, politikatudomány, politológia, hatalmi játszmák
PANGNGALAN
B1
1
politika
A2
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I read about politics in the news.
A hírekben politikáról olvasok.
He wants to go into politics.
Politikai pályára szeretne lépni.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
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).
Kahulugan
government and public affairs
Mga kolokasyon
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
Mga kasingkahulugan
government (focuses more on the institutions and people in power than on the wider activity and debate.)
|
public affairs (often used in formal contexts for government-related issues and communication.)
Mga kasalungat
private life (contrasts with public governance and public decision-making.)
Mga tema
government
|society
|news
Depinisyon
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
PANGNGALAN
B1
2
Padron ng paggamit:
[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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
Her politics are very liberal.
Nagyon liberálisak a politikai nézetei.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
Learners sometimes use “politics” when they mean “policies” (specific plans). Politics = beliefs and power; policy = a plan or rule.
Kahulugan
political beliefs and opinions
Mga kolokasyon
his politics
|her politics
|their politics
|left-wing politics
|right-wing politics
|liberal politics
|conservative politics
|politics differ
|talk about politics
|avoid politics
Mga kasingkahulugan
ideology (more formal; emphasizes a structured set of ideas.)
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political views (more explicit and neutral than politics on its own.)
Mga kasalungat
neutrality (lack of strong political alignment or opinion.)
Mga tema
society
|opinions
|relationships
Depinisyon
someone’s ideas about how a country should be run
a person’s or group’s political views, principles, or ideology
PANGNGALAN
B2
3
politológia
C1
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I study politics at college.
Politikatudományt tanulok a főiskolán.
Kahulugan
the subject of politics
Mga kolokasyon
study politics
|politics degree
|politics course
|politics class
|politics department
|politics professor
|major in politics
|politics student
|politics lecture
|politics seminar
Mga kasingkahulugan
political science (common name for the subject, especially in the US.)
Mga kasalungat
nonacademic (not related to study or university learning.)
Mga tema
education
|government
Depinisyon
the school subject about government and power
the academic study of government, power, political systems, and political behavior
PANGNGALAN
B2
4
Padron ng paggamit:
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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
I don’t like office politics.
Nem szeretem a munkahelyi hatalmi játszmákat.
Karaniwang pagkakamali:
This meaning is not about government; it refers to relationships and power at work or in organizations.
Kahulugan
power struggles inside groups
Mga kolokasyon
office politics
|workplace politics
|company politics
|internal politics
|campus politics
|navigate politics
|avoid politics
|petty politics
|department politics
|the politics of a team
Mga kasingkahulugan
power struggles (more direct; highlights conflict over control.)
|
intrigue (suggests secret plotting or manipulation.)
Mga kasalungat
transparency (open decision-making without hidden agendas.)
Mga tema
work
|relationships
|business
Depinisyon
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
Gramatika
Anyo sa diksyunaryo
politics
IPA
GB/pˈɑlətˌɪks/
US/pˈɑlətˌɪks/
Mga pantig at diin
polit - ics (2 pantig)
Stress on 1st syllable (polit)
Mga anyo ng salita
Noun
- Base: politics
- Plural: politics
Mga kaugnay na salita
Core family
Related words
policy
noun B1
politicize
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
apolitical
adjective
nonpolitical
adjective
Advanced or less common
politicization
noun
Mga ekspresyon
dirty politics
1/dˈɚti pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
dishonest political tactics
politics using lies or unfair methods
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Dirty politics can damage democracy.
identity politics
1/aɪdˈɛntɪti pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
politics centered on identity
politics focused on social identity groups
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Let’s keep politics out of it.
office politics
1/ˈɔfɪs pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
power games at work
hidden competition and relationships at work
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- Office politics can be stressful.
party politics
1/pˈɑɹti pˈɑlətˌɪks/
fixed phrase
competition between political parties
politics focused on political parties and winning
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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
Mga Halimbawa
- 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.
Mga Halimbawa para sa Nag-aaral
- We discussed the politics of education.