PsychologyAugust 9, 2026

polity

POL-uh-tee

Definition

The body of citizens considered as a whole, or the organized political structure of a state or community.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek word 'politeia', meaning citizenship or government, which originated from 'polites' (citizen) and 'polis' (city-state). It entered Middle English through Old French, retaining its sense of civil organization.

In the news

The article uses the word to describe the current state of the Nigerian political system and the collective body of its participants. It highlights a common belief that the quality of individuals within this polity has declined.

Impactful Politics: The Yayi Example

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PM News Nigeria

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