Politics concerned with the well-being of the citizens.

Politics concerned with the survival of the state.

(intransitive, idiomatic, derogatory) to act or say something according to political ambition, self-interest, and gamesmanship instead of moral conviction and altruism; to politick

in a politically correct way

promotion of political ideas, actors, or policies through the adoption of marketing and advertising techniques; commonly used to gain public support during elections.

(politics, slang) The condition or state of being politically homeless.

(politics, slang) Alienated from the current political atmosphere or from one's previous political affiliations, and struggling to identify with any political party or ideology.

(communism, military) a supervisory political officer responsible for ideological education and organization

Synonym of regime (A form of government, or the government in power)

plural of political regime