polities

/ˈpɑləˌtiz/ /ˈpɑlətiz/

Meanings

noun

An organizational structure of the government of a state, church, etc.

Examples :

"Different schools have different polities, some emphasizing student involvement in decision-making and others maintaining a more hierarchical structure. "

noun

A politically organized unit; a state.

Examples :

"Different nations have different forms of polities, from provinces and states to territories and municipalities."

politics government nation state

Related Words

organizational adjective

/ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənəl/ /ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃənəl/

Of, relating to, or produced by an organization.

"The organizational chart for the school's student council clearly showed the roles and responsibilities of each member. "

politically adverb

/pəˈlɪtɪkli/ /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

In a political manner

"The student argued politically for a longer lunch break during the school meeting. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

government noun

/ˈɡʌvə(n)mənt/ /ˈɡʌvɚ(n)mənt/

The body with the power to make and/or enforce laws to control a country, land area, people or organization.

"The government decided to raise taxes to fund new schools. "

maintaining verb

/meɪnˈteɪnɪŋ/

To support (someone), to back up or assist (someone) in an action.

"The teacher is maintaining discipline in the classroom by reminding students of the rules. "

municipalities noun

/mjuːˌnɪsɪˈpælətiz/ /məˌnɪsɪˈpælətiz/

A district with a government that typically encloses no other governed districts; a borough, city, or incorporated town or village.

"The state government provides funding for various projects in its municipalities, such as road repairs and park improvements. "

hierarchical adjective

/ˌhaɪəˈɹɑːkɪkəl/ /ˌhaɪˈɹɑːɹkɪkəl/

Pertaining to a hierarchy.

"Our company has a hierarchical structure, with the CEO at the top and different levels of managers and employees below. "

structure noun

/ˈstɹʌktʃə(ɹ)/ /ˈstɹʌktʃɚ/

A cohesive whole built up of distinct parts.

"The birds had built an amazing structure out of sticks and various discarded items."

organized verb

/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ /ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/

To arrange in working order.

"The student organized her notes into different folders so she could study more effectively. "

territories noun

/ˈtɛɹɪt(ə)ɹiz/ /ˈtɛɹɪˌtɔɹiz/

A large extent or tract of land; for example a region, country or district.

"The dogs divided the backyard into separate territories, each guarding their own space. "

emphasizing verb

/ˈemfəˌsaɪzɪŋ/ /ˈemfəˌsaɪsɪŋ/

To stress, give emphasis or extra weight to (something).

"His two-fingered gesture emphasized what he had told his boss to do with his job."

involvement noun

/ɪnˈvɑlvmənt/ /ɪnˈvɒlvmənt/

The act of involving, or the state of being involved.

"The student's involvement in the school play was evident in her enthusiastic rehearsals. "