(polities)
A ~ is an organized society, such as a nation, city, or church, together with its government and administration. (FORMAL)
...the role of religious belief in a democratic ~.
N-COUNT
(polities)
A ~ is an organized society, such as a nation, city, or church, together with its government and administration. (FORMAL)
...the role of religious belief in a democratic ~.
N-COUNT
Collins COBUILD. Толковый словарь английского языка для изучающих язык Коллинз COBUILD (международная база данных языков Бирмингемского университета) . 2012