politics (Noun) — Social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power. ex. "office politics is often counterproductive"
politics (Noun) — (government) the study of government of states and other political units.
politics (Noun) — The profession devoted to governing and to political affairs.
politics (Noun) — The opinion you hold with respect to political questions.
politics (Noun) — The activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government. ex. "unemployment dominated the politics of the inter-war years" ex. "government agencies multiplied beyond the control of representative politics"