Kommunalpolitik
local politics
noun ko-mu-NAAL-po-li-teek Rare
Origin: from Latin communalis
Also means
municipal politics
Usage Note
Kommunalpolitik is politics at the municipal level, from Latin communalis (communal) and Politik. It is feminine and used mostly in the singular. It deals with towns and districts, covering schools, roads and local budgets, and is often where new politicians begin their careers.
Examples
"In der Kommunalpolitik zählt jede einzelne Stimme."
Natural Translation
In local politics every single vote counts.
Literal Translation
In the local-politics counts every single vote.
Related Words
- Abgeordnete delegate
- Abgeordnetenmandat parliamentary mandate, MP's seat and commission
- Abstimmung vote
- Abstimmungsergebnis result of a vote, voting outcome
- Abstimmungsmarathon voting marathon; extended series of successive votes in parliament
- Abstimmungsverhalten voting behaviour (in a parliament or assembly)
- Amtsinhaber incumbent
- Amtszeit term of office
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