politics
US /ˈpɑː.lə.tɪks/
UK /ˈpɑː.lə.tɪks/
1.
Politik
the activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having or hoping to achieve power.
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She has always been interested in politics.
Sie hat sich schon immer für Politik interessiert.
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The new law is a result of complex politics.
Das neue Gesetz ist das Ergebnis komplexer Politik.
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interne Politik, Machtspiele
activities aimed at improving one's status or increasing power within an organization.
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Office politics can be very draining.
Büropolitik kann sehr anstrengend sein.
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He's good at playing politics to get what he wants.
Er ist gut darin, Politik zu spielen, um zu bekommen, was er will.