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politics

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/ˈpɒlɪtɪks/ · pol-i-tics

The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

Meanings

nounformal

The activities associated with the governance of a country or area, especially the debate between parties having power.

ایک ملک یا علاقے کی حکمرانی سے متعلق سرگرمیاں، خاص طور پر ان جماعتوں کے درمیان بحث جو اقتدار میں ہیں۔

سیاست

siyasat

Formal: سیاسیات

Synonyms

governancepolitical affairsadministrationحکمرانیسیاسی امورانتظام

Antonyms

apathyindifferencedetachmentبے پروائیلاتعلقاجنبی

Common Collocations

  • politics of power
  • politics and governance
  • politics in everyday life

Example Sentences

Understanding politics is essential for participating in democracy.

سیاست کو سمجھنا جمہوریت میں حصہ لینے کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Siyasat ko samajhna jamhoriat mein hissa lene ke liye zaroori hai.

The politics of the region have changed drastically over the years.

اس علاقے کی سیاست سالوں کے دوران بڑی تبدیلی سے گزری ہے۔

Is ilaqay ki siyasat saalon ke doran bari tabdeeli se guzri hai.

Many young people are becoming interested in politics.

بہت سے نوجوان سیاست میں دلچسپی لینے لگے ہیں۔

Bohat se nojawan siyasat mein dilchaspi lene lage hain.

Easily Confused With

policy:Policy refers to a course or principle of action adopted or proposed by an organization or individual, while politics refers to the activities associated with governance and political debate.

Word Family

politician
nounسیاستدان
political
adjectiveسیاسی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Politicians often have many 'ticks' against their name in public opinion.

Imagine a bustling government building filled with people debating passionately.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

آج کا دن بھی خوشی کا ہے، کل سیاست سے بیگانہ ہوں ہم

Aaj ka din bhi khushi ka hai, kal siyasat se begana hoon hum.

Today is also a day of joy; tomorrow I shall be estranged from politics.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

سیاست میں دوستی نہیں ہوتی

Siyasat mein dosti nahi hoti

There are no friends in politics.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "politika" — affairs of the cities

First known use: 15th century

The word originates from the Greek 'politika', which referred to the affairs concerning the city-state. It has evolved to encompass the various systems and activities related to governance and public policy.