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

Jared Harris, Emily Watson, and Stellan Skarsgard earned worldwide raves for their work here in a drama that perfectly balances sociopolitical commentary, relatable performances, and historical detail about a disaster made worse by the governmental response to it. —Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2025

Blomkamp's previous films like District 9 and Elysium featured strong sociopolitical commentary channeled through a sci-fi lens, which makes the filmmaker an intriguing successor to Verhoeven, who put a satirical spin on Heinlein's material. —Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 15 Mar. 2025

If Russia is able to interfere in foreign elections, the ramifications would extend beyond the results of the Russia-Ukraine war and shape the sociopolitical and economic climates in various countries for decades to come. —Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025

After a degree in sociopolitical communication from Missouri State, Hearon is quick to point out that politics and comedy use many of the same rhetorical strategies. —Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2025

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