Polity

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈpÉ’lɪtɪ/

Origin

From French politie, from Latin politia (circa. 1530s AD/CE), from Ancient Greek πολιτεία (politeia, "polity, policy, the state"); see policy.

Full definition of polity

Noun

1. (politics) An organizational structure of the government of a state, church, etc.
2. (political science) A politically organized unit; a state.

Related terms

• police
• policy
• polite (politeness, polite society)
• political
• politician
• politicize
• politic
• politics