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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Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
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That confusion mirrors a broader collapse in trust in both news organizations and social platforms — a decline seen across political parties and age groups.
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Esha Mitra, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025
Donovan notes that affordability is a deeply subjective measure, often wielded as a political tool rather than an objective economic indicator.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025
That confusion mirrors a broader collapse in trust in both news organizations and social platforms — a decline seen across political parties and age groups.
—Antonio Ferme, Variety, 15 Nov. 2025
Fortunately for all the people who want to keep their money and the integrity of their elections safe from cybercriminals and political saboteurs, there’s been a breakthrough.
—New Atlas, 15 Nov. 2025
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“Political.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political. Accessed 18 Nov. 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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