Definitions of politics

1. The art or science of government: the management of a political party: political affairs.

2. The art or science of conducting the affairs of a kingdom; system of management of public affairs adopted by a party; the contest of parties in a state for power in the management of its affairs.

3. the study of government of states and other political units

4. social relations involving authority or power

5. the opinion you hold with respect to political questions

6. The science of civil government.

7. The science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals.

8. Science of government; political affairs.

9. Party intrigues, etc.

10. The science of government; political affairs, or the contests of parties for power.