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Politica (en. Policy)

/po.lí.ti.ka/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Art or science of governing.

Politics is fundamental for the development of a society.

La política es fundamental para el desarrollo de una sociedad.

Set of norms and principles that regulate an institution.

The company's policy is subject to annual changes.

La política de la empresa está sujeta a cambios anuales.

Opinions or attitudes about public affairs.

It is important to know the local politics in order to vote informedly.

Es importante conocer la política local para poder votar de manera informada.

Etymology

From the Greek 'politikos', meaning 'relating to citizens'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Playing politics

Acting opportunely in the political realm with personal interests.

Jugar a la política

Doing politics

Participating actively in political matters.

Hacer política

Open door policy

Practice of maintaining open lines of communication.

Política de puertas abiertas

Man of politics

A person who is professionally engaged in politics.

Hombre de política

Policy of faits accomplis

Imposition of decisions already made with no possibility of reversal.

Política de hechos consumados

Related Words

politician

A person who participates in political activity.

político

foreign policy

Set of actions that a country undertakes with other countries.

política exterior

political system

Set of institutions and processes by which politics is organized.

sistema político

Slang Meanings

political operator

Someone who seeks to do politics through favors or bribes.

Alguien que busca hacer política por intermediación de favores o sobornos.

wheeler-dealer

A person who engages in suspicious maneuvers in the political realm.

Una persona que realiza maniobras sospechosas en el ámbito político.