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Italian

politica

/poˈlitika/noun · feminineA2
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Meaning

politics, policy

  • politics
  • policy

In a sentence

Non seguo molto la politica in tv.

I don't follow politics on TV much.

Qual è la politica del negozio sui resi?

What is the store's return policy?

Non capisco molto di politica.

I don't understand much about politics.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
politicafeminine · singular
politichefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'politica' for both 'politics' (activity) and 'policy' (rules). Context clarifies meaning.
  • Avoid 'politico' for 'policy'—it means 'political' or 'politician.'
  • Feminine noun: 'la politica,' never 'il.' Plural is 'le politiche.'

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