New Politics

noun

, (sometimes lowercase)

1. politics concerned more with grass-roots participation in the political process than with party loyalty or affiliation: identified especially with the candidacies of Senators Eugene McCarthy and George McGovern.

Word History and Origins

Origin of New Politics¹

First recorded in 1965–70

Example Sentences

The pact, known as the Bute House Agreement, was born in the first minister's official residence in Edinburgh in 2021 amidst promises of a new politics of co-operation and collaboration.

From BBC

He has been endorsed by the liberal political action committee VoteVets and the bipartisan recruiting organization New Politics, which helps former members of the military and national service organizations run for office.

From Los Angeles Times

But after decades of imprisonment, Mr. Shih was not always at home in Taiwan’s new politics.

From New York Times

“He is a political cherry picker,” said Jarolaw Kruisz, the author of a recent book, “The New Politics of Poland.”

From New York Times

“Our new politics now includes people with messianic visions, in very high positions, who believe Armageddon-style chaos is something that could potentially lead to a better future,” said Yotam Margalit, a professor at Tel Aviv University’s school of political science.

From Washington Post