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politicking
[ pol-i-tik-ing ]
/ ˈpɒl ɪˌtɪk ɪŋ /
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noun
activity undertaken for political reasons or ends, as campaigning for votes before an election, making speeches, etc., or otherwise promoting oneself or one's policies.
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OTHER WORDS FROM politicking
non·pol·i·tick·ing, nounWords nearby politicking
political science, political system, politician, politicize, politick, politicking, politico, politics, Politics makes strange bedfellows, polity, polje
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British Dictionary definitions for politicking
politicking
/ (ˈpɒlɪˌtɪkɪŋ) /
noun
political activity, esp seeking votes
activity directed towards acquiring power and influence, achieving one's own goals, etc
Derived forms of politicking
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