transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈpä-lə-ˌtiks ]
noun plural but singular or plural in construction
Etymology: Greek politika, from neuter plural of politikos political
Date: circa 1529
1.
a. : the art or science of government
b. : the art or science concerned with guiding or influencing governmental policy
c. : the art or science concerned with winning and holding control over a government
2. : political actions, practices, or policies
3.
a. : political affairs or business ; especially : competition between competing interest groups or individuals for power and leadership (as in a government)
b. : political life especially as a principal activity or profession
c. : political activities characterized by artful and often dishonest practices
4. : the political opinions or sympathies of a person
5.
a. : the total complex of relations between people living in society
b. : relations or conduct in a particular area of experience especially as seen or dealt with from a political point of view
office politics
ethnic politics