Politic
adjective
In a way that shows good judgment, especially in dealing with people.
It may not be politic to express your real thoughts about your boss
Often appears as...
- be politic
- seems politic
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Formal
adjective
Connected with actions that relate to public affairs.
The politic world can be a complicated place
Often appears as...
- politically engaged
- politically motivated
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Formal
noun
The activity of striving to gain power in a government or other organization.
Some are born into the world of politics
Often appears as...
- into politics
- politics world
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
In a way that shows good judgment, especially in dealing with people.
It may not be politic to express your real thoughts about your boss
Often appears as...
- be politic
- seems politic
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Connected with actions that relate to public affairs.
The politic world can be a complicated place
Often appears as...
- politically engaged
- politically motivated
Usage tips
Formal
noun
The activity of striving to gain power in a government or other organization.
Some are born into the world of politics
Often appears as...
- into politics
- politics world
Usage tips
Formal
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Tactful Expression
Use 'politic' to suggest someone's speaking or acting in a sensitive, tactful way.
He was very politic during the negotiations.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can imply manipulative action under the guise of wisdom.
Her comments were politic but dishonest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Plain Speaking
'Politic' often indicates not saying what one truly thinks to avoid conflict.
It's more politic to avoid that controversial topic.
Pro Tip 1/3Tactful Expression
Use 'politic' to suggest someone's speaking or acting in a sensitive, tactful way.
He was very politic during the negotiations.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can imply manipulative action under the guise of wisdom.
Her comments were politic but dishonest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Plain Speaking
'Politic' often indicates not saying what one truly thinks to avoid conflict.
It's more politic to avoid that controversial topic.
Pro Tip 1/3Tactful Expression
Use 'politic' to suggest someone's speaking or acting in a sensitive, tactful way.
He was very politic during the negotiations.
Pro Tip 2/3Negative Connotation
Can imply manipulative action under the guise of wisdom.
Her comments were politic but dishonest.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Plain Speaking
'Politic' often indicates not saying what one truly thinks to avoid conflict.
It's more politic to avoid that controversial topic.
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What gives a dollar bill...
But to keep the Fed from being influenced by the day-to-day vicissitudes of politics, it is not under the direct control of any branch of government. Why doesn't the Fed just decide to print infinite hundred dollar bills to make everyone happy and rich? Well, because then the bills wouldn't be worth anything. Think about the purpose of currency,
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David Birch: A new way...
which obsesses us. And I know it crashed and burned a couple of years ago, but if you're someone in politics or the Home Office or whatever, and you think about identity, you can only think of identity in terms of cards with names on. And that's very subversive in a modern world. So the second example I thought I'd use
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What "Orwellian" really...
Words have the power to shape thought. Language is the currency of politics, forming the basis of society from the most common, everyday interactions to the highest ideals. Orwell urged us to protect our language because ultimately our ability to think and communicate clearly
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Why political...
the attack ads it's not the money it's not the news these things all have something to do with it sure and they all feed into it the viciousness of the news cycle and the corrupting influence of money in politics but it's really these historical forces that have
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How to understand power...
Law number power is like water. It flows like a current through everyday life. Politics is the work of harnessing that flow in a direction you prefer. Policymaking is an effort to freeze and perpetuate a particular flow of power.
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How exposing anonymous...
would help us cut down on corruption and illegal activity. It would also allow us, as the general public, to better understand the flow of enormous sums of money that impact politics, our daily lives, and the health of our world.
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These Adorable Baby...
most adult females have their own influence to look after but they still want to inspect everyone else's babies often seem to get treated little better than past the parcel but it's part of monkey politics by showing interest in
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Megan Kamerick: Women...
The paper apologized, but said it never runs photos of women; they might be sexually provocative. This is an extreme case, yes. But the fact is, women are only 19 percent of the sources in stories on politics,
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How to turn protest into...
or, instead, a way to free them from onerous regulations. This brings us to the second strategy, choosing a defining fight. All politics is about contrasts. Few of us think about civic life in the abstract.
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Revolutions 101 PIPE...
- Politics are a powerful and dynamic human creation, a truth most evident
Video examples
What gives a dollar bill...
But to keep the Fed from being influenced by the day-to-day vicissitudes of politics, it is not under the direct control of any branch of government. Why doesn't the Fed just decide to print infinite hundred dollar bills to make everyone happy and rich? Well, because then the bills wouldn't be worth anything. Think about the purpose of currency,
Video examples
David Birch: A new way...
which obsesses us. And I know it crashed and burned a couple of years ago, but if you're someone in politics or the Home Office or whatever, and you think about identity, you can only think of identity in terms of cards with names on. And that's very subversive in a modern world. So the second example I thought I'd use
Video examples
What "Orwellian" really...
Words have the power to shape thought. Language is the currency of politics, forming the basis of society from the most common, everyday interactions to the highest ideals. Orwell urged us to protect our language because ultimately our ability to think and communicate clearly
Video examples
Why political...
the attack ads it's not the money it's not the news these things all have something to do with it sure and they all feed into it the viciousness of the news cycle and the corrupting influence of money in politics but it's really these historical forces that have
Video examples
How to understand power...
Law number power is like water. It flows like a current through everyday life. Politics is the work of harnessing that flow in a direction you prefer. Policymaking is an effort to freeze and perpetuate a particular flow of power.
Video examples
How exposing anonymous...
would help us cut down on corruption and illegal activity. It would also allow us, as the general public, to better understand the flow of enormous sums of money that impact politics, our daily lives, and the health of our world.
Video examples
These Adorable Baby...
most adult females have their own influence to look after but they still want to inspect everyone else's babies often seem to get treated little better than past the parcel but it's part of monkey politics by showing interest in
Video examples
Megan Kamerick: Women...
The paper apologized, but said it never runs photos of women; they might be sexually provocative. This is an extreme case, yes. But the fact is, women are only 19 percent of the sources in stories on politics,
Video examples
How to turn protest into...
or, instead, a way to free them from onerous regulations. This brings us to the second strategy, choosing a defining fight. All politics is about contrasts. Few of us think about civic life in the abstract.
Video examples
Revolutions 101 PIPE...
- Politics are a powerful and dynamic human creation, a truth most evident
Example 1 of 10
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Money is the fuel that makes political victory possible. Sadly, folks, in many cases it's more important than ideas. And this is what turns off so many people to politics.
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Elie Wiesel
American Novelist
I don't know much about politics, and I don't want to know. That's why I rarely involve myself in politics.
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Lou Holtz
American Coach
My wife told me if there is any rumors about me, it better be about politics and not about my social life.
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Maria Montessori
Italian Educator
Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Politics has always been ugly to me, and yet I accept that as a fact of life.
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Federica Mogherini
Italian Politician
E.U.-U.S. ties are deeper than any change in politics.
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Finley Peter Dunne
American Journalist
There are no friends at cards or world politics.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
Half a truth is better than no politics.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Politics won't allow for the truth.
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Otto von Bismarck
German Leader
Politics ruins the character.
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Rush Limbaugh
American Entertainer
Money is the fuel that makes political victory possible. Sadly, folks, in many cases it's more important than ideas. And this is what turns off so many people to politics.
Quote examples
Elie Wiesel
American Novelist
I don't know much about politics, and I don't want to know. That's why I rarely involve myself in politics.
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Lou Holtz
American Coach
My wife told me if there is any rumors about me, it better be about politics and not about my social life.
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Maria Montessori
Italian Educator
Establishing lasting peace is the work of education; all politics can do is keep us out of war.
Quote examples
Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Politics has always been ugly to me, and yet I accept that as a fact of life.
Quote examples
Federica Mogherini
Italian Politician
E.U.-U.S. ties are deeper than any change in politics.
Quote examples
Finley Peter Dunne
American Journalist
There are no friends at cards or world politics.
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Gilbert K. Chesterton
English Writer
Half a truth is better than no politics.
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P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
Politics won't allow for the truth.
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Otto von Bismarck
German Leader
Politics ruins the character.
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