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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The crisis that healthcare professionals on and off the island have been denouncing for years has mobilized nonprofit health organizations in Miami, which are preparing to act immediately in the event sociopolitical change comes to the island. Sarah Moreno july 1, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 Whether a data center moves forward in a municipality ends up being a matter of how public officials sort through the motivations and sociopolitical power of all these players. Lauren Mullenbach, The Conversation, 1 July 2026 But that’s how crucial the Cook voyage was in shaping Forster’s unusual sociopolitical views. The Week Us, TheWeek, 1 July 2026 Some will carry large-scale banners inspired by Shepard Fairey’s Obey campaign and emblazoned with sociopolitical messages; others will hoist a disco ball shaped like the new museum. Jane Horowitz, Los Angeles Times, 16 June 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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