politicking
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Etymology edit
Noun edit
politicking (plural politickings)
- (often derogatory) The act of engaging in politics, or in political campaigning.
- 2016 June 10, Ian Bogost, “I'm Retweeting Her”, in The Atlantic[2]:
- There’s politics, and there’s politicking. Politics relates to the process of governing and making policy. Politicking refers to the tactics needed to acquire or retain the power of politics itself. Politics is an esteemed term, while politicking is usually used in a derogatory way.
- 2018 October 11, Reihan Salam, “Taylor Swift Succumbs to Competitive Wokeness”, in The Atlantic[4]:
- The pop star has long avoided partisan politicking—but in the culture industries, making a show of social liberalism is increasingly the only option.
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
act of engaging in politics
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Verb edit
politicking
- present participle and gerund of politic
- present participle and gerund of politick