political
adjective
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Definition of political
1a
: 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
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Other Words from political
politically
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adverb
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adverb
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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More Definitions for political
political
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of political
: of or relating to politics or government
: interested in or active in politics
: involving, concerned with, or accused of acts against a government
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political
adjective
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Kids Definition of political
: relating to the government or the way government is carried on
political views
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