the quality of excellence in thought and manners and taste | the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs |
a society in an advanced state of social development (e.g., with complex legal and political and religious organizations) | the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government |
a particular society at a particular time and place | the study of government of states and other political units |
the social process whereby societies achieve an advanced stage of development and organization | the opinion you hold with respect to political questions |
| social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power |