sociopolitical

adjective

so·​cio·​po·​lit·​i·​cal ˌsō-sē-ō-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl 

ˌsō-shē-

: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and political factors

Examples of sociopolitical in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These larger sociopolitical preoccupations remain just under the surface, never stepping fully into the foreground to take over the spotlight. —Carlos Aguilar, IndieWire, 20 Mar. 2026

International conflict and political battles loom large The ceremony had many pointed comments about the sociopolitical climate at home and abroad. —Rebecca Keegan, NBC news, 16 Mar. 2026

In reality, these online communities often promote harmful attitudes and ideologies, which position feminism—that is, the pursuit of gender equality—as a direct threat to men’s sociopolitical status and well-being. —Lucy Morgan, Glamour, 13 Mar. 2026

Kuper is on surer ground in South Africa, where his blend of sociopolitical analysis and sports reporting is at its best. —Ian Buruma, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for sociopolitical

• geopolitical
• analytical
• apolitical
• diacritical
• hypercritical
• hypocritical
• nonpolitical
• parasitical
• supercritical
• critical
• levitical
• noncritical