polity
Pronunciation:
/ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti//ˈpɒ.lɪ.tɪ//ˈpɑ.lɪ.ti/noun
Definitions
An organizational structure of the government of a state, church, etc.
A politically organized unit; a state.
Example: Different nations have different forms of polities, from provinces and states to territories and municipalities.