The bill is supported by moderate Republicans. moderate adjective having political opinions which are not extreme People generally become more moderate as they get older.
radical adjective supporting political ideas that will involve great change radical politicians a radical economic reform programme liberal adjective supporting political ideas that will allow people to have greater freedom They want the government to have a more liberal policy on drugs. green adjective supporting policies and principles which will protect the environment green politicians the Green Party The government is under pressure to improve its green credentials (=to seem more like it wants to protect the environment ). right-wing policies on gun control left-wing adjective a left-wing person or group wants the government to make society more equal by increasing taxes for rich people, and taking control of important industries and services a left-wing newspaper His views are very left-wing.
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THESAURUS right-wing adjective a right-wing person or group wants low taxes, a strong army and police force, and the individual to be free from government interference as much as possible right-wing political parties Some of his supporters are very right-wing. interfere/meddle in politics He warned the army against interfering in politics. be active in politics (=be involved in ) I was very active in politics before I retired. take part in politics Young people should be encouraged to take part in politics. phrases be involved in politics After university, he became involved in local politics. power politics (=attempting to get power by using or threatening to use force ) The party argued that power politics would always lead to war. party politics (=trying to make your party successful ) He believes that party politics has no place in local government. domestic politics (=within a country ) The war had a major impact on the country’s domestic politics. world/global politics There was much going on in world politics at the time. international politics The two superpowers that dominated international politics. local politics Ann is very active in local politics. COLLOCATIONS ADJECTIVES/NOUN + politics national politics Mark had always been keen to have a career in national politics. 5 especially British English SE PP the study of political power and systems of government SYN political science Tom is studying for a degree in politics.
the politics of something the politics of race and class at American universities 4 POLITICS someone’s political beliefs and opinions I assume her politics must be fairly conservative. Her art examines sexual politics (=how power is shared between men and women ). 3 SS the activities of people who are concerned with gaining personal advantage within a group, organization etc I’m tired of dealing with all of the office politics. Smith went into politics in his early twenties. 2 POLITICS the profession of being a politician Flynn retired from politics in 1986. In British English, you can also use a plural verb: Politics play no part in this decision.In this meaning, politics is usually followed by a singular verb: Politics plays no part in this decision.The president should stand above party politics (=working only for your political party ). national/local etc politics Brooke’s been involved in city politics since college. S2 W2 noun 1 POLITICS ideas and activities relating to gaining and using power in a country, city etc → political, politician a good understanding of politics in China modern American politics Politics have always interested Anita.Politically From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Sociology, Education, Politics, Politics politics pol‧i‧tics / ˈpɒlətɪks $ ˈpɑː- / Politician politics politicization politicking politico
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