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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As has become an annual tradition for Disney and other large corporations, entities with political ties submitted shareholder proposals connected to hot-button political issues.
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Saxon attempts to bribe his way out of trouble, but Ben uses his political connections to block him.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Its occupant holds huge sway in shaping the global sporting landscape and narrative, wields extraordinary political clout, and presides over a multi-billion-dollar budget.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Across the country, people from all political backgrounds are being targeted by U.S. immigration authorities simply because of their opinions or beliefs.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 20 Mar. 2025
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Alex Weprin, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Mar. 2025
Saxon attempts to bribe his way out of trouble, but Ben uses his political connections to block him.
—Martine Paris, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Its occupant holds huge sway in shaping the global sporting landscape and narrative, wields extraordinary political clout, and presides over a multi-billion-dollar budget.
—Aleks Klosok, CNN, 20 Mar. 2025
Across the country, people from all political backgrounds are being targeted by U.S. immigration authorities simply because of their opinions or beliefs.
—Laura Romero, ABC News, 20 Mar. 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 31 Mar. 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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