political
adjective
po·lit·i·cal
pə-ˈli-ti-kəl 
1
a
: of or relating to government, a government, or the conduct of government
b
: of, relating to, or concerned with the making as distinguished from the administration of governmental policy
2
: of, relating to, involving, or involved in politics and especially party politics
3
: organized in governmental terms
political units
4
: involving or charged or concerned with acts against a government or a political system
political prisoners
Examples of political in a Sentence
The senator has changed political parties.
Health care has become a major political issue in recent years.
a group of political activists
We need a political solution rather than a military solution.
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At the dawn of Trump 2.0, Palm Beach is once again the center of America’s political universe.
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Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Three sources who participated in the meeting said the families expressed concern about Smotrich's statements and that domestic political considerations will lead to the collapse of the deal after the first phase.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
Advocates have long argued that the case was driven by political motives aimed at silencing his activism.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Bannon, a stalwart of the MAGA movement and major influence in Trump's sphere during the early days of his first administration, has been one of the strongest supporters of the 45th president throughout his political career.
—Caleigh Bartash, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
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Chase Peterson-Withorn, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Three sources who participated in the meeting said the families expressed concern about Smotrich's statements and that domestic political considerations will lead to the collapse of the deal after the first phase.
—Barak Ravid, Axios, 19 Jan. 2025
Advocates have long argued that the case was driven by political motives aimed at silencing his activism.
—David Faris, Newsweek, 19 Jan. 2025
Bannon, a stalwart of the MAGA movement and major influence in Trump's sphere during the early days of his first administration, has been one of the strongest supporters of the 45th president throughout his political career.
—Caleigh Bartash, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2025
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“Political.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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political
adjective
po·lit·i·cal
pə-ˈlit-i-kəl
1
: of or relating to a government or the conduct of government
2
: of or relating to politics
3
: organized in governmental terms
political units
4
: involving, concerned with, or accused of acts against a government or political system
political prisoners
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