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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However, in these uncertain political times with constant upheavals with tariffs, layoffs and government cuts, the anxiety is especially high, particularly in our communities.
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Essence, 7 July 2025
Systematic political interference in judicial matters severely impacts the fair administration of justice, and war crimes prosecutions have slowed to a near halt.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Gunn acknowledged that the movie’s themes may be interpreted differently across political groups, especially considering the current nationwide unrest around immigration.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 July 2025
In New York, the time frame was born out of political compromise and reflects what some lawmakers believed was reasonable, Rosenthal said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
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Essence, 7 July 2025
Systematic political interference in judicial matters severely impacts the fair administration of justice, and war crimes prosecutions have slowed to a near halt.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 6 July 2025
Gunn acknowledged that the movie’s themes may be interpreted differently across political groups, especially considering the current nationwide unrest around immigration.
—Jack Dunn, Variety, 6 July 2025
In New York, the time frame was born out of political compromise and reflects what some lawmakers believed was reasonable, Rosenthal said.
—Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN Money, 6 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for political
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“Political.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political. Accessed 9 Jul. 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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