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How to pronounce political
Say it like this: /pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does political mean?
adjConcerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
Concerning a polity or its administrative components.
“Good political staff is hard to find, they may neither be ambitious and corrupted by power nor tempted by private sector careers.”
Inappropriately motivated by political calculation, as it pertains to elections, power dynamics, ideologies, etc.
“The media alleged that the Federal Reserve chairman’s decision to cut rates before the election was political.”
nounA political agent or officer.
A publication focusing on politics.
A political prisoner.
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