play politics

play pol·i·tics

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Definitions of play politics words

noun play politics the science or art of political government. 1
noun play politics the practice or profession of conducting political affairs. 1
noun play politics political affairs: The advocated reforms have become embroiled in politics. 1
noun play politics political methods or maneuvers: We could not approve of his politics in winning passage of the bill. 1
noun play politics political principles or opinions: We avoided discussion of religion and politics. His politics are his own affair. 1
noun play politics use of intrigue or strategy in obtaining any position of power or control, as in business, university, etc. 1

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

First recorded in 1520-30; See origin at politic, -ics

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 94% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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