Palatitikan (en. Politics)

/palaˈtitikan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The study of government systems and the activities of people in politics.
Politics is an important part of every citizen's life.
Ang palatitikan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng buhay ng bawat mamayan.
A discipline or field of study focused on theories and practices of government.
Many students take courses in politics to understand their roles as citizens.
Maraming mga estudyante ang kumukuha ng kurso sa palatitikan upang maunawaan ang kanilang mga tungkulin bilang mamamayan.
The art or science of managing people and international relations.
Politics also studies the relationships of nations with each other.
Ang palatitikan ay nag-aaral din ng mga ugnayan ng mga bansa sa isa't isa.

Etymology

From the words 'pala' and 'tika', relating to knowledge and principles of the discussed subject.

Common Phrases and Expressions

supporting politics
Actively participating in or supporting political issues.
pagsuporta sa palatitikan

Related Words

election
A process of selecting government officials.
halalan
law
Rules or regulations enforced by the government.
batas

Slang Meanings

Lying
He's so palatitikan with his answers in the interview.
Sobrang palatitikan niya sa mga sagot niya sa interview.
Quick to change opinions
You can't trust him; he seems so palatitikan in this conversation.
Hindi mo siya puwedeng pagkatiwalaan, mukhang palatitikan siya sa usapang ito.
Principle-less
Enough of that palatitikan; we need a leader with principles.
Tama na 'yang palatitikan na yan, kailangan natin ng leader na may prinsipyo.