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- Politics - n. - 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.
- Politics - n. - 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.
- Sphinx - n. - Hence: A person of enigmatical character and purposes, especially in politics and diplomacy.
- Opposition - n. - That which opposes; an obstacle; specifically, the aggregate of persons or things opposing; hence, in politics and parliamentary practice, the party opposed to the party in power.
- Moderatism - n. - Moderation in doctrines or opinion, especially in politics or religion.
- Liberalism - n. - Liberal principles; the principles and methods of the liberals in politics or religion; specifically, the principles of the Liberal party.
- Politician - n. - One primarily devoted to his own advancement in public office, or to the success of a political party; -- used in a depreciatory sense; one addicted or attached to politics as managed by parties (see Politics, 2); a schemer; an intriguer; as, a mere politician.
- Whig - n. - One of the political party in the United States from about 1829 to 1856, opposed in politics to the Democratic party.
- Radicalism - n. - The quality or state of being radical; specifically, the doctrines or principles of radicals in politics or social reform.
- Sophist - n. - One of a class of men who taught eloquence, philosophy, and politics in ancient Greece; especially, one of those who, by their fallacious but plausible reasoning, puzzled inquirers after truth, weakened the faith of the people, and drew upon themselves general hatred and contempt.
- Bigot - n. - A person who regards his own faith and views in matters of religion as unquestionably right, and any belief or opinion opposed to or differing from them as unreasonable or wicked. In an extended sense, a person who is intolerant of opinions which conflict with his own, as in politics or morals; one obstinately and blindly devoted to his own church, party, belief, or opinion.