Politicking

Definitions

The act of engaging in politics, or in political campaigning.

derogatory, often

Equivalents

Examples

“Is internal politicking a Machiavellian dark art or vital oil for the wheels of higher education leadership?”

“There’s politics, and there’s politicking. Politics relates to the process⟳ of governing and making policy. Politicking refers to the tactics needed to acquire⟳ or retain⟳ the power of politics itself. Politics is an esteemed term, while politicking is usually used in a derogatory way.”

“As Combet pointed out in 2009, that sort⟳ of too-clever-by-half politicking can get⟳ you into trouble⟳. It can sink⟳ the boat you really want⟳ to sail⟳.”

“The pop star has long avoided partisan politicking—but in the culture industries, making a show⟳ of social liberalism is increasingly the only option.”

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