Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
polity
noun
/ˈpɒl.ɪ.ti/
Definition
A form or process of civil government or constitution.
Examples
- The polity of the ancient city-states was quite different from that of modern nations.
- In a democracy, the polity is shaped by the will of the people.
Meaning
Polity refers to the organized society and the way power is distributed and exercised within it.
Synonyms
- government
- state
- political system
- administration
