polity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɒləti/

Definition

A body politic, such as a state or nation, considered as a political entity; a form of government or political system.

Examples

• The country's polity was a constitutional monarchy with a strong parliamentary system.

• Scholars debated whether the ancient city-state's polity was more democratic or oligarchic.

• The collapse of the Soviet Union led to the formation of new polities across Eastern Europe.

Synonyms of polity

Words with a similar meaning to polity:

• state
• government
• regime
• commonwealth

Antonyms of polity

Words with the opposite meaning to polity:

• anarchy
• disorder

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