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Definition political in American English

political adjective

adjective
/pəˈlɪtɪk(ə)l/
Example

the importance of political stability

Example

the political system in the U.S.

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political leaders/opponents

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This was an event organized by ordinary citizens, not political activists.

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I'm not really a political animal.

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relating to relationships of power that exist between people in an organization

Example

Everything in our company is so political that you never know who you can trust.

Definition political in American English