Word
geopolitics
Phoneticsgeopol·i·tics
US/ˌdʒioʊˈpɑɫətɪks/
UK/dʒˌiːəʊpəlˈɪtɪks/
Definition
n. the study of how countries' political power and geography affect their relationships with other countries. It looks at how physical locations and natural resources influence international politics.
n. the study of the effects of geography on international politics and foreign policy. It examines how the distribution of natural resources, physical borders, and strategic locations influence the behavior of states and the likelihood of conflict.
Examples
“The conflict is a classic example of geopolitics.”
“The new trade agreement was driven by geopolitics, as both nations sought to secure their energy supplies from different regions.”
“Scholars of geopolitics often argue that the strategic placement of military bases along the equator provides a significant advantage in global logistics and rapid response times.”
Examples
simple
“The conflict is a classic example of geopolitics.”
contextual
“The new trade agreement was driven by geopolitics, as both nations sought to secure their energy supplies from different regions.”
complex
“Scholars of geopolitics often argue that the strategic placement of military bases along the equator provides a significant advantage in global logistics and rapid response times.”
Real-World Examples
“Having researched and tracked the geopolitics of global energy markets for decades, I expect that those efforts will focus on determining what energy sources each country has within its own borders.” “Through the eyes of the Nazany family – trying to decide whether to stay or flee – Kabul illuminates the human dilemmas behind the geopolitics.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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