identity politicsEnglishOxford Dictionary of Englishidentity politics /ʌɪˈdɛntɪti ˌpɒlɪtɪks / ▸ plural noun [treated as singular or plural] a tendency for people of a particular religion, ethnic group, social background, etc., to form exclusive political alliances, moving away from traditional broad-based party politics: she is an outspoken critic of identity politics.