Politics
8 lettersnouncommonUpdated June 2026
Definition
The activities associated with governance of a country or area, especially debate between parties having power. It encompasses the theory and practice of influencing others and making decisions in groups.
“She studied politics at university before pursuing a career in journalism.”
Pronunciation
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/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪks/
Syllables
pol·i·tics
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Contains common letters P, O, L, I, T, C, S with I appearing twice
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Worth 12 points; useful for building on existing words
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