polity

• Substantiv, das ein politisch organisiertes Gemeinwesen, einen Staat oder eine Regierung bezeichnet sowie die Form der politischen Ordnung und Herrschaft einer sozialen Organisation.

A noun referring to a politically organized society, state, or government, or the form of government of a social organization.

1. Form of governmentC1formal

   The structure and system of governance of a state, organization, or society.

   Regierungsform

   • The ancient Greek city-states had various forms of polity.
   • The country's polity is based on democratic principles.
   • Scholars study the evolution of polity in different civilizations.

   Synonymeadministrationcommonwealthconstitutiongovernmentregimestate

2. Politically organized unitC1formal

   A distinct group of people organized under a government, such as a state or nation.

   Politisches Gebilde

   • The European Union is a unique polity of member states.
   • Each polity maintains its own legal system.
   • The region became a separate polity after the treaty.

   Synonymebody politiccommonwealthcountrynationstate

3. Crafty managementC2formal

   Shrewd or strategic handling of public affairs, often implying cleverness or cunning.

   Gerissene Taktik

   • The minister's polity in negotiations secured a favorable trade deal.
   • His polity in managing the crisis earned him respect.
   • The leader's polity was both admired and criticized.

   Synonymeartfulnesscraftcunningdiplomacypolicysagacityschemingshrewdnessstatecrafttact