politics: meaning and words from its letters
8 letters · 12 letter points · starts with P · ends with S
Meaning of politics
noun
- countable
A methodology and activities associated with the interpersonal aspects of running a government, an organization, or a movement.
Example: local politics
- countable
The profession of conducting political affairs.
Example: He made a career out of politics.
- countable, uncountable
One's political stands and opinions.
Example: Their politics are clear from the bumper stickers on their cars.
- uncountable
Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, standing, influence or conflict.
Listed forms: politicses.
Source: Wiktionary — politics.
verb
- form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person
third-person singular simple present indicative of politic
Base or related entry: politic.
Source: Wiktionary — politics.
Adapted from Wiktionary contributors via Kaikki.org. Selected senses and forms; quotations omitted. Definition text is CC BY-SA 4.0.
Synonyms by meaning
Words are grouped by sense, so they are not necessarily interchangeable in every context. Search synonyms for politics.
noun
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
- political relation
noun
the study of government of states and other political units
- political science
- government
noun
the opinion you hold with respect to political questions
- political sympathies
Open English WordNet Team, 2025, derived from Princeton University WordNet; selected synonym groups under CC BY 4.0. Source · OEWN notice · Princeton notice.
Is politics in our word lists?
| Word list | Status |
|---|---|
| American English | Found |
| British English | Found |
| Extended English | Found |
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Letter-value score of politics
P(3) + O(1) + L(1) + I(1) + T(1) + I(1) + C(3) + S(1) = 12 points.
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Anagrams of politics
1 other standard-list word uses exactly these letters, including repeated letters.
Shorter words from politics
127 shorter standard-list words can be made using no letter more often than it occurs in politics. Showing up to 24, longest first.