noun, verb ·4 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The act of engaging in politics, or in political campaigning. derogatory, often

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

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of politic form-of, gerund, participle, present
2. 2
   present participle and gerund of politick form-of, gerund, participle, present

Synonyms

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clambakerally

Example

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

Etymology

From politic + -ing.

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