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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Nik Popli, Time, 2 Apr. 2025
Yes, but: Recent arrests are prompting some students to avoid public demonstrations or overtly political speech.
—Esteban L. Hernandez, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
The Red Scare unfolded amid all of this other incredible political activity, including the civil rights movement and the push for women’s rights.
—Sara Georgini, Smithsonian Magazine, 1 Apr. 2025
The court ruling was a political as well as a judicial temblor for France, hobbling one of the leading contenders to succeed President Emmanuel Macron at the end of his second and final term.
—Arkansas Online, 1 Apr. 2025
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“Political.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political. Accessed 11 Apr. 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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