geopolitics

noun/ˌdʒiːoʊˈpɑlɪtɪks/

Frequency rank: #15,425 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)

Meaning

The study of how geography, resources, and location influence a country's political power and international relations.

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Example sentence

Understanding geopolitics helps explain why countries compete for control of certain regions and waterways.

Synonyms & related words

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