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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Last week, Biden turned to the national political stage to deliver a blistering speech on Trump's efforts to fire workers at the Social Security Administration, arguing his moves has jeopardized the future of Social Security.
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, this often shows up in the political arena.
—Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, McC, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The meeting of the Politburo, the second most powerful political body in China, comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing have escalated this month with new tit-for-tat tariffs of more than 100%.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
During his papacy, Francis successfully used that authority to shift the global political agenda on important issues of social and economic justice—as well as climate change.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 2025
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Joey Garrison, USA Today, 26 Apr. 2025
Unfortunately, this often shows up in the political arena.
—Dr. Joel M. Rothaizer, McC, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The meeting of the Politburo, the second most powerful political body in China, comes as tensions between Washington and Beijing have escalated this month with new tit-for-tat tariffs of more than 100%.
—Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 25 Apr. 2025
During his papacy, Francis successfully used that authority to shift the global political agenda on important issues of social and economic justice—as well as climate change.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Apr. 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 7 May. 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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