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political system

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noun

political systems plural
  1. a coordinated set of principles, laws, ideas, and procedures relating to a particular form of government, or the form of government itself.

    Democracy is a political system in which citizens govern themselves.


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Etymology

Origin of political system

First recorded in 1720–30

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Its dynamic potential is greater than a resilient and sturdy political system can absorb.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 24, 2026

But that is not how France's political system works.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

The question is whether the America of today has a culture, a media or a political system capable of producing another such commission.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

“We’ve come to terms with fact that there isn’t going to be giant, comprehensive reform of the way the Chinese political system works, including economic elements,” Greer said.

From Barron's May 27, 2026

He was fond of Cuba, not, I thought, for its political system or ideology, but mainly because of its remarkable health statistics.

From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French

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