Politics vs. Politicking — What's the Difference?

Politics (from Greek: Πολιτικά, politiká, 'affairs of the cities') is the set of activities that are associated with making decisions in groups, or other forms of power relations between individuals, such as the distribution of resources or status. The branch of social science that studies politics and government is referred to as political science.

To engage in or discuss politics.

The art or science of government or governing, especially the governing of a political entity, such as a nation, and the administration and control of its internal and external affairs.

The act of engaging in politics, or in political campaigning.

Political science.

Present participle of politic

The activities or affairs engaged in by a government, politician, or political party

Present participle of politick

The methods or tactics involved in managing a state or government

(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Political life

(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Intrigue or maneuvering within a political unit or a group in order to gain control or power

(used with a sing. or pl. verb) Political attitudes and positions

(used with a sing. or pl. verb) The often internally conflicting interrelationships among people in a society.

(countable) A methodology and activities associated with running a government, an organization, or a movement.

(countable) The profession of conducting political affairs.

( treated as a plural noun) One's political stands and opinions.

(uncountable) Political maneuvers or diplomacy between people, groups, or organizations, especially involving power, influence or conflict.

Real-world beliefs and social issues irrelevant to the topic at hand.

The science of government; that part of ethics which has to do with the regulation and government of a nation or state, the preservation of its safety, peace, and prosperity, the defense of its existence and rights against foreign control or conquest, the augmentation of its strength and resources, and the protection of its citizens in their rights, with the preservation and improvement of their morals.

The management of a political party; the conduct and contests of parties with reference to political measures or the administration of public affairs; the advancement of candidates to office; in a bad sense, artful or dishonest management to secure the success of political candidates or parties; political trickery.

Social relations involving authority or power

The study of government of states and other political units

The profession devoted to governing and to political affairs

The opinion you hold with respect to political questions