political

UK
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
US
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

Translations

politicaladjective
more political
Comp.
most political
Super.
UK
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
US
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
The political climate in the country is tense.
Политический климат в стране напряженный.
politicalnoun
politicals
pl
UK
/pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/
US
/pəˈlɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
Rare, chiefly used to mean 'political prisoner'; countable.
Synonyms
political world
political sphere
public affairs

Definitions

politicaladjective
Relating to the government or public affairs of a country.
The political landscape of the country has changed significantly over the past decade.
Interested in or active in politics.
She is very political and often participates in local campaigns.
Motivated or caused by a person's beliefs or actions regarding politics.
His decision to resign was purely political, as he disagreed with the new policies.
politicalnoun
A person who is imprisoned or persecuted because of their political beliefs or activities; a political prisoner.
Several former politicals were finally released after the peace agreement.