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.
Recent Examples on the Web
Meanwhile, some economists are analyzing the candidates’ stated political goals and implications for trade and tariff policies.
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024
And while Harris has some lucky energy surrounding her this year, Stardust, the astrologer, said so does her political opponent, Trump.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Thaksin’s economic and populist policies enabled him to build a political machine that has dominated the country for the past two decades, despite his ouster in a 2006 coup.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
Trump’s refusal to attend Biden’s inauguration wasn’t the first time a loser in their quest for the Oval Office had declined to appear at their opponent’s political coronation.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024
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Vicki M. Young, Sourcing Journal, 19 Aug. 2024
And while Harris has some lucky energy surrounding her this year, Stardust, the astrologer, said so does her political opponent, Trump.
—Rebecca Morin, USA TODAY, 18 Aug. 2024
Thaksin’s economic and populist policies enabled him to build a political machine that has dominated the country for the past two decades, despite his ouster in a 2006 coup.
—Kocha Olarn, CNN, 18 Aug. 2024
Trump’s refusal to attend Biden’s inauguration wasn’t the first time a loser in their quest for the Oval Office had declined to appear at their opponent’s political coronation.
—Emily Hallas, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 18 Aug. 2024
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“Political.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political. Accessed 12 Sep. 2024.
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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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