political

[ puh-lit-i-kuhl ]

adjective

1. of, relating to, or concerned with politics:

   political writers.

2. of, relating to, or connected with a political party:

   a political campaign.

3. exercising or seeking power in the governmental or public affairs of a state, municipality, etc.:

   a political machine;

   a political boss.

4. of, relating to, or involving the state or its government:

   a political offense.

5. having a definite policy or system of government:

   a political community.

6. of or relating to citizens:

   political rights.

political

/ pəˈlɪtɪkəl /

adjective

1. of or relating to the state, government, the body politic, public administration, policy-making, etc
2. 1. of, involved in, or relating to government policy-making as distinguished from administration or law
   2. of or relating to the civil aspects of government as distinguished from the military
3. of, dealing with, or relating to politics

   a political person

4. of, characteristic of, or relating to the parties and the partisan aspects of politics
5. organized or ordered with respect to government

   a political unit

Derived Forms

• poˈlitically, adverb

Other Words From

• po·liti·cal·ly adverb
• anti·po·liti·cal adjective
• anti·po·liti·cal·ly adverb
• nonpo·liti·cal adjective
• nonpo·liti·cal·ly adverb
• over·po·liti·cal adjective
• over·po·liti·cal·ly adverb
• prepo·liti·cal adjective
• prepo·liti·cal·ly adverb
• pseudo·po·liti·cal adjective
• quasi-po·liti·cal adjective
• quasi-po·liti·cal·ly adverb
• subpo·liti·cal adjective
• subpo·liti·cal·ly adverb
• unpo·liti·cal adjective
• unpo·liti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of political¹

First recorded in 1545–55; from Latin polītic(us) “civic” ( politic ) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

While the scuffling got attention, the push into liberal political commentary caused tensions among the more traditional-minded journalists at NBC News.

From Los Angeles Times

“College administrators must create a safe and inclusive environment for all, particularly those from marginalized communities. Students should be able to express their identities and political views freely, without fear of discrimination,” Kanawati said.

From Los Angeles Times

It fuelled widespread public and political opposition – and slowed the growth of the industry.

From BBC

He has long faced claims from opposition politicians alleging that he has benefited from his political ties, which he denies.

From BBC

Any kind of settlement that left Ukraine in a much worse position would lead to political chaos, she said.

From BBC