political

/pə'litikə/
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political

A candidate gives a political speech at a town hall meeting.

Definition
  1. Adjective:
    • Relating to government or public affairs: "Political" describes anything connected to the governance of a country, state, or area, including its policies, institutions, and administration.
    • Relating to the ideas, strategies, or activities of people or groups seeking to gain or hold power in a government: It pertains to the views, opinions, and actions associated with political parties, politicians, and the process of governing.
    • Characterized by or involving shrewd or crafty maneuvering for power or influence within an organization: This sense describes actions or situations where people seek advantage, often in a calculated way, within any structured group.
Examples of Usage
  • Adjective:
    • She decided to pursue a political career. (She chose a profession related to government or public office.)
    • The debate focused on key political issues like healthcare and education. (The discussion centered on matters of government policy.)
    • His resignation was a purely political move. (His decision to resign was a strategic action related to gaining or maintaining power.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Political animal": a person who is very interested, skilled, or active in politics.
    • The senator is a true political animal, always campaigning.
  • "Political football": an issue that is exploited by opposing parties for political advantage, without sincere concern for the issue itself.
    • Education funding should not become a political football.
  • "Political correctness": the avoidance of language or actions perceived as excluding, marginalizing, or insulting groups of people.
    • The discussion about political correctness is ongoing in many universities.
Variants and Related Words
  • Politically (adverb): in a way that relates to politics.
    • The decision was politically motivated.
  • Politics (noun): the activities associated with the governance of a country, or the academic study of these activities.
    • He has no interest in politics.
  • Politician (noun): a person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of an elected office.
    • The politician gave a speech to her constituents.
Synonyms
  • Governmental: relating to the government.
  • Partisan: strongly supporting a particular party, cause, or person, often showing bias.
  • Diplomatic: using tact and skill in dealing with people, often in an official context (can overlap with the strategic sense of "political").
Related Phrases (Phrasal Verbs)

(Note: "Political" is primarily an adjective and does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The related noun "politics" is used in such constructions.) - Play politics: to act for personal or partisan advantage rather than on principle. - We need a leader who will solve problems, not just play politics.

Related Idioms
  • The body politic: the people of a nation, state, or society considered as a collective political entity.
    • The scandal shocked the entire body politic.
  • Political suicide: an action that is likely to end a politician's career.
    • Voting against the popular bill would be political suicide.
political

A candidate gives a political speech at a town hall meeting.

Adjective
  1. of or relating to the profession of governing
    • political career
  2. of or relating to your views about social relationships involving authority or power
    • political opinions
  3. involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
    • calling a meeting is a political act in itself- Daniel Goleman
    • political pressure
    • a political machine
    • political office
    • political policy

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