homo politicus

noun

The stereotypical behaviour of people in a political setting.

Opposite
homo economicus
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Meanings

noun
  1. derogatoryThe stereotypical behaviour of people in a political setting.
  2. In political science a concept coined by Aristotle that posits that man is essentially a political animal.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
homo economicus
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APA

homo politicus. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homo%20politicus

MLA

“homo politicus.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homo%20politicus. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “homo politicus,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/homo%20politicus.

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