Politik — meaning in English

English meaning

• policy noun A course of action or set of principles adopted by a government, organization, or person.
• politics noun The activities and methods involved in governing a country, organization, or group.

Senses

Politik is used for these senses in English:

• policy A principle of behaviour, conduct which an entity (government, organization, etc.) applies or seeks to follow, especially as formally expressed by an authoritative body. [from 15th c.]
• policy Wise, advantageous, or politic conduct; prudence, formerly also with connotations of craftiness. [from 15th c.]
• politics (countable) A methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization, or a movement.

policy — full definition

1. noun A course of action or set of principles adopted by a government, organization, or person.
2. noun A contract of insurance.

politics — full definition

1. noun The activities and methods involved in governing a country, organization, or group.
2. noun A person's views or opinions on political matters.
3. noun Internal power struggles or manoeuvring within a group.

Related German words