What is "politeia"

n. citizenship

Politeia (πολιτεία) is an ancient Greek word used in Greek political thought, especially that of Plato and Aristotle. Derived from the word polis ("city-state"), it has a range of meanings, from 'the rights of citizens' to a 'form of government'.

Politeia is a centre-right British political think tank that generally supports free-market initiatives. Its director, Sheila Lawlor, and Politeia 'have been and remain hugely influential in steering public policy debate gently in a right of centre direction'.

Its aim is to encourage reflection, discussion and debate about the place of the state in the daily lives of men and women across the range of issues which affect them, from employment and tax to education, health and pensions.

Politeia was a peer-reviewed academic journal covering political science and public administration, including municipal government and administration, international politics, and strategic studies.

Politeia is an Ancient Greek word with no single English translation.

Politeia may also refer to:

• Politeia (journal), South Africa academic journal
• Politeia (think tank), centre-right British political think tank
• Politeia (moth), genus of moth in the family Geometridae
• Politeia, Athens, neighbourhood in the north of Athens, Greece
• The Republic (Plato), or Politeia, book by Plato
• Politics (Aristotle), or Politeia, book by Aristotle