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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Anthony Elmo, director of political organizing at AFT, which is affiliated with the Texas Conference of the American Association of University Professors, said the educators are teaming up because universities and schools now have shared challenges unlike in other legislative sessions.
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Those targeted often include political dissidents, activists, journalists, and political opponents, among others.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Fiala’s political career spans three decades, including 16 years in the National Council and prior service on the Zurich City Council.
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This week on a special episode of The Gaggle, an Arizona political podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, host Mary Jo Pitzl takes you through the notable life of Alfredo Gutierrez.
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Lily Kepner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Those targeted often include political dissidents, activists, journalists, and political opponents, among others.
—Dr. Ewelina U. Ochab, Forbes.com, 30 July 2025
Fiala’s political career spans three decades, including 16 years in the National Council and prior service on the Zurich City Council.
—Scott Roxborough, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2025
This week on a special episode of The Gaggle, an Arizona political podcast by The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com, host Mary Jo Pitzl takes you through the notable life of Alfredo Gutierrez.
—Amanda Luberto, AZCentral.com, 30 July 2025
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“Political.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/political. Accessed 7 Aug. 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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