police | (noun) the force of policemen and officers | Synonyms: constabulary, law, police force |
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policeman | (noun) a male member of a police force | - |
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policewoman | (noun) a woman policeman | Synonyms: police matron |
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policy | (noun) a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group | - |
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(noun) a line of argument rationalizing the course of action of a government | - |
(noun) written contract or certificate of insurance | Synonyms: insurance, insurance policy |
policyholder | (noun) a person who holds an insurance policy; usually, the client in whose name an insurance policy is written | - |
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polio | (noun) an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord | Synonyms: acute anterior poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis, poliomyelitis |
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poliomyelitis | (noun) an acute viral disease marked by inflammation of nerve cells of the brain stem and spinal cord | Synonyms: acute anterior poliomyelitis, infantile paralysis, polio |
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poliosis | (noun) loss of color from the hair | - |
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poliovirus | (noun) the virus causing poliomyelitis | - |
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polish | (noun) the property of being smooth and shiny | Synonyms: burnish, gloss, glossiness |
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(noun) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality | Synonyms: cultivation, culture, finish, refinement |
(noun) a preparation used in polishing | - |
polisher | (noun) a power tool used to buff surfaces | Synonyms: buffer |
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polishing | (noun) the work of making something smooth and shiny by rubbing or waxing it | Synonyms: shining |
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politburo | (noun) the chief executive and political committee of the Communist Party | - |
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politeness | (noun) the act of showing regard for others | Synonyms: civility |
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(noun) a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage | Synonyms: niceness |
politesse | (noun) courtesy towards women | Synonyms: chivalry, gallantry |
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politicalness | (noun) The state or quality of concerning or being related to politics, the art and process of governing. | - |
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politician | (noun) a person active in party politics | Synonyms: pol, political leader, politico |
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(noun) a leader engaged in civil administration | - |
(noun) a schemer who tries to gain advantage in an organization in sly or underhanded ways | - |
politico | (noun) a person active in party politics | Synonyms: pol, political leader, politician |
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politics | (noun) the profession devoted to governing and to political affairs | - |
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(noun) the activities and affairs involved in managing a state or a government | - |
(noun) the study of government of states and other political units | Synonyms: government, political science |
(noun) the opinion you hold with respect to political questions | Synonyms: political sympathies |
(noun) social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power | Synonyms: political relation |
polity | (noun) shrewd or crafty management of public affairs | - |
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(noun) a politically organized unit | - |
(noun) the form of government of a social organization | Synonyms: civil order |