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- [pol-uh-see]
- /ˈpɒl ə si/
- /ˈpɒləsi/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [pol-uh-see]
- /ˈpɒl ə si/
Definitions of policy word
- noun plural policy a definite course of action adopted for the sake of expediency, facility, etc.: We have a new company policy. 1
- noun plural policy a course of action adopted and pursued by a government, ruler, political party, etc.: our nation's foreign policy. 1
- noun plural policy action or procedure conforming to or considered with reference to prudence or expediency: It was good policy to consent. 1
- noun plural policy sagacity; shrewdness: Showing great policy, he pitted his enemies against one another. 1
- noun plural policy Rare. government; polity. 1
- noun plural policy a document embodying a contract of insurance. 1
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Origin of policy
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English policie government, civil administration < Middle French < Latin polītīa polity
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Parts of speech for Policy
noun
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
policy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
policy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for policy
noun policy
- administration — Administration is the range of activities connected with organizing and supervising the way that an organization or institution functions.
- bandwagon — You can refer to an activity or movement that has suddenly become fashionable or popular as a bandwagon.
- conventionalism — advocacy of or conformity to that which is established
- custom — A custom is an activity, a way of behaving, or an event which is usual or traditional in a particular society or in particular circumstances.
- desirability — worth having or wanting; pleasing, excellent, or fine: a desirable apartment.
Antonyms for policy
noun policy
- impolicy — The state or act of being impolitic.
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