geopolitics
/ˌdʒioʊˈpɑlətɪks/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.82 in modern English
16
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
5
Syllables
9
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The study of the effects of geography (especially economic geography) on politics and international relations, usually referring to countries and relations between them.
Uncountable
Example Sentences
- "Hidden behind thickets of acronyms and gorse bushes of detail, a new great game is under way across the globe. Some call it geoeconomics, but it's geopolitics too. The current power play consists of an extraordinary range of countries simultaneously sitting down to negotiate big free trade and investment agreements."
- "More than just a corporate juggernaut, Nvidia also has become an instrument of statecraft, operating at the nexus of advanced technology, diplomacy, and geopolitics."
Etymology
Word Breakdown
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌdʒioʊˈpɑlətɪks/
- British English: /ˌdʒiːəʊˈpɒlɪtɪks/