The systematic study of government and politics. / The analytical study of public policy and policies, past, present, and prospective.

Actions by a politician for the purpose of publicity or to influence public opinion.

Not politically correct; not conforming to correct political positions. / Not politically correct; considered to be disrespectful to a particular group of people.

(figuratively) The collective body of a nation or state as politically organized. / (figuratively) The collective body of a nation or state as exercising political functions. / (archaic) A corporation.

plural of political party

plural of political risk

(finance) Any financial or other risk that stems from the possibility of a nation changing its policies.

plural of political prisoner

(uncountable) Avoidance of expressions or actions that can be perceived to exclude, marginalize or insult people who are socially disadvantaged or discriminated against.

The protection, by a sovereign state, of a person who is persecuted in his own country for his political opinions or activity