In Politics or On Politics?

In Politics or On Politics?

Hello,

In the sentence below is "on" or "in" the correct word to use and why?

"Money is important (in or on) politics."

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Dec 31, 2012
Answer
by: Chelsey

CORRECT: "Money is important in politics."

INCORRECT: "Money is important on politics."

Why?

The word on would show something is on top of something else. It is an antonym of under, below, or beneath.

The word in can be used to show inclusion within something abstract or non-material.

In this case, the word in shows that money is included in politics. In other words, money is a part of politics.

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