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geopolitics

/ˌdʒiː.oʊˈpɑː.lə.tɪks/
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Adverb:geopolitically
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Adjective:geopolitical
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• noun

1

The study or application of the influence of physical and human geography, economics, and demographics on politics and international relations.

Example

"Understanding the geopolitics of the Arctic requires examining both maritime trade routes and natural resource distribution."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Although plural in form, 'geopolitics' is treated as a singular uncountable noun when referring to the academic field of study, and as either singular or plural when referring to specific political factors or relations.

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in 1899 as Swedish 'geopolitik' by political scientist Rudolf Kjellén, formed from the Greek prefix 'geo-' (earth) and 'politika' (affairs of state), and popularized in English via German 'Geopolitik' in the early 20th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geopolitics. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geopolitics
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