political system

noun

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of political system¹

First recorded in 1720–30

Example Sentences

Archaeological work has repeatedly shown that the island was home to many small family groups rather than a unified political system.

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"One of the key advantages of China's political system is the ability to set multi-decade-long goals," she says.

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The demonstrations had largely been organised by young people left angry at what they see as a political system dominated by one party since Tanzania gained independence in the 1960s.

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"Pakistan's future lies in a strong economy and stable political system -- neither of which it has right now."

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Chinese officials acknowledge their chipmaking capacity isn’t as advanced as that of the U.S., but say that it has developed quickly and is underpinned by a political system capable of accelerating industrial production.

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