a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially a prominent, experienced, or respected leader in national or international affairs

democracy as a system of government

an administrative division within a military, government, or party organization responsible for ideological work and the management of cadres or personnel

political commissar (during Russian and Chinese communist revolutions)

(military) General Political Department

CPPCC (Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference)

political; political nature

to politicize

the branch of social science that deals with systems of government and the analysis of political activity, political thoughts, and political behavior

Government or rule by a usurper or an absolute ruler who seized power through non-traditional means.

the principle of avoiding language or behavior that may offend or disadvantage particular groups of people

political position

International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)

The study or application of how geographical factors affect international politics and relations.

political figure, politician, or statesman

political system; form of government

political asylum

political dissident

political thought or a system of ideas and principles regarding government and society