German word

Kommunalpolitik

Pronunciation

IPA/kɔmuˈnaːlpoˌliːtiːk/

Meaning

  • feminine nounmunicipal politics

Example

In der Kommunalpolitik werden Entscheidungen über Schulen und Infrastruktur getroffen.

In municipal politics, decisions are made about schools and infrastructure.

Illustration for Kommunalpolitik (municipal politics)

More examples

Als Bürgermeisterin ist sie aktiv in der Kommunalpolitik.

As mayor, she is active in municipal politics.

Core concept

A town hall table covered with plans for schools, roads, waste collection, and parks.

Common phrases

  • über Kommunalpolitik sprechen

    talk about municipal politics

  • bei der Kommunalpolitik mitbestimmen

    have a say in municipal politics

  • Kommunalpolitik gestalten

    shape municipal politics

Similar words

Lokalpolitik: Political activity at the local level concerning everyday community issues.
Gemeindepolitik: Municipal politics carried out within a town, village, or other local authority.
Stadtpolitik: Politics dealing with city-specific concerns such as transport, housing, and urban planning.
Kommunalverwaltung: The municipal administration responsible for operating public services.

Definition in German

Kommunalpolitik bezeichnet politische Entscheidungen und Prozesse auf Gemeinde- oder Stadtebene, die lokale Dienste, Infrastruktur und den Alltag der Bewohner regeln.

Word origin

Kommunalpolitik combines the adjective-forming element Kommunal-, meaning related to a municipality, with Politik, a word ultimately derived from Greek politikē through European languages.

Usage tips

  • Kommunalpolitik is a feminine noun, so the definite article is die in the nominative singular, and the field is usually treated as uncountable.

Other meanings

  • local governancenoun

Opposites

  • Bundespolitikfederal politicsnoun

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