sociopolitical

adjective

so·​cio·​po·​lit·​i·​cal ˌsō-sē-ō-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl How to pronounce sociopolitical (audio)
ˌsō-shē-
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and political factors

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There’s the upcoming sociopolitical scene: grappling with the malcontent that’s led Donald Trump to the White House again, bracing for deportations, corporate marauding, and more cultural upheaval. Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025 Though the show takes place in present day, when many sociopolitical issues are mainstream, Evan often struggles to draw lines between his personal life and his professional role as a guide for Gen Z students. Devonne Goode, Parents, 23 Dec. 2024 Each of these brief, lively series turns a sociopolitical lens on a musical movement driven by Black artists and saturated with the spirit of liberation. Judy Berman, TIME, 23 Dec. 2024 That deadline, plus market forces and sociopolitical head winds against wind and solar installations, means that Taiwanese chipmakers’ electrical appetite is outpacing the country’s transition to low-carbon power. IEEE Spectrum, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for sociopolitical 

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sociopolitical was in 1835

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“Sociopolitical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociopolitical. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.

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