political sphere
Definition
Noun: * A sphere of intense political activity: A distinct domain, arena, or realm where political actions, debates, and power struggles are concentrated and take place. It refers to the environment or context where politics is the primary focus.
Usage
The term "political sphere" is used to delineate the specific social or public domain concerned with governance, policy, and power, separating it from other spheres like the economic, social, or private spheres. It often implies a space of debate, competition, and decision-making.
Examples
- Noun:
- The issue moved from public discussion into the political sphere, where lawmakers began drafting bills.
- As a journalist, she reports on events within the political sphere.
- Activists work to bring social issues into the political sphere to effect change.
Advanced Usage
- "To enter the political sphere": To become a subject of political debate or action.
- Climate change has firmly entered the political sphere in many countries.
- "Outside the political sphere": Referring to matters considered personal, non-partisan, or not related to government.
- He tries to keep his family life outside the political sphere.
Variants and Related Words
- Political arena (n): A very similar term, often used interchangeably, emphasizing competition.
- Public sphere (n): A broader concept encompassing public debate and opinion formation, which includes but is not limited to formal politics.
- Body politic (n): The people of a nation or state considered as a collective political entity.
Synonyms
- Political arena
- Political domain
- Realm of politics
Related Idioms/Phrases
- "In the political arena/sphere": Actively involved in or subject to political processes.
- Her proposal faced fierce opposition in the political arena.
Noun
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a sphere of intense political activity
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