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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Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 4 May 2026
Sunni political leaders in successive parliaments have called for the dissolution of commission, arguing that its mandate should be reconsidered or brought to an end as part of broader national reconciliation efforts.
—ABC News, 4 May 2026
The insurance crisis has put the position in the political crosshairs and outgoing Commissioner Ricardo Lara expressed that at a hearing earlier this year.
—John Ramos, CBS News, 4 May 2026
The position carries broad legal authority and frequently places its holder at the center of major political and policy fights.
—Sacbee.com, 4 May 2026
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“Political.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political. Accessed 7 May. 2026.
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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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