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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Some of these Kamala is brat memes make use of the lyrics from the song, and draw comparisons between Harris and some of her political rivals.
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 July 2024
Obviously, not every political candidate waits to get approval to use a song on the campaign trail — or halts it when the artists publicly object or even issue cease-and-desist orders.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2024
Whitmer is tough, too, and, having been the target of a kidnapping plot, can speak to the threat of political violence.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 23 July 2024
Boccaccio returned to Florence in 1340 or 1341, a period of political and economic turmoil for the city.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2024
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Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 July 2024
Obviously, not every political candidate waits to get approval to use a song on the campaign trail — or halts it when the artists publicly object or even issue cease-and-desist orders.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 23 July 2024
Whitmer is tough, too, and, having been the target of a kidnapping plot, can speak to the threat of political violence.
—Amy Davidson Sorkin, The New Yorker, 23 July 2024
Boccaccio returned to Florence in 1340 or 1341, a period of political and economic turmoil for the city.
—Meilan Solly, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 July 2024
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“Political.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political. Accessed 27 Jul. 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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