polity

Meanings

• noun

  A system of government or rules for a community or an organization.

  - "The monarchy is the traditional form of polity in this country."
  - "The corporation operates under a particular polity."

• noun

  Plural form of polity used to refer to different forms of government or political systems.

  - "Comparing the policies of different political parties."
  - "Studying the politics of ancient civilizations."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɒ.lɪ.tɪ/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with polity
alley , molly , valley , vally

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Variants

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polities , polity

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'polis' meaning 'city-state'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'polity' is derived from the ancient Greek term 'polis', which means 'city-state'.

2. Polity is a term that has been used extensively in political science, particularly in the study of comparative politics.

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Related Concepts

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1. politics: The practice or theory of influencing other people, typically through the exercise of control over resources.

2. government: The political direction and control exercised over the administration of public affairs of a country, city, or town.

3. constitution: A set of fundamental principles and established precedents that serve as the legal basis for a political entity and for the regulation of government and social conduct.

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Culture

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Polity has been a subject of study in various fields such as political science, history, and sociology. It has been used extensively in literature, particularly in works that explore the nature of power and governance.

How to Memorize "polity"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a city with a well-organized government as an example of polity.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'polity' with 'government' or 'rule' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic such as 'People Organize Legislation In The Yard' to help remember the meaning of polity.

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