po·lit·i·cal 
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adjective
/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/ adjective 1 : of or relating to politics or government
▪ the American political system [=the way the American government is officially organized, managed, etc.] ▪ The senator has changed political parties. ▪ Health care has become a major political issue in recent years. ▪ a political leader ▪ political ambition ▪ a group of political activists ▪ economic and political power ▪ political reform ▪ We need a political solution rather than a military solution. 2 [more political; most political] : interested in or active in politics
▪ She is very political. 3 always used before a noun : involving, concerned with, or accused of acts against a government
▪ political prisoners [=people who are put in prison because of their political beliefs and activities] ▪ a political crime 4 : relating to the things people do to gain or keep power or an advantage within a group, organization, etc.
▪ His promotion was entirely political. [=he was promoted because a powerful person wanted him to be promoted and not because he was qualified] ▪ She claims that she was fired for political reasons.
▪ the American political system [=the way the American government is officially organized, managed, etc.] ▪ The senator has changed political parties. ▪ Health care has become a major political issue in recent years. ▪ a political leader ▪ political ambition ▪ a group of political activists ▪ economic and political power ▪ political reform ▪ We need a political solution rather than a military solution.
▪ She is very political.
▪ political prisoners [=people who are put in prison because of their political beliefs and activities] ▪ a political crime
▪ His promotion was entirely political. [=he was promoted because a powerful person wanted him to be promoted and not because he was qualified] ▪ She claims that she was fired for political reasons.
political football — see football
— po·lit·i·cal·ly /pəˈlɪtɪkli/ adverb
▪ She's politically liberal/conservative. ▪ It is a politically sensitive issue. ▪ Politically, the country is divided. ▪ The students are very politically active. ▪ a politically motivated crime
/pəˈlɪtɪkli/ adverb ▪ She's politically liberal/conservative. ▪ It is a politically sensitive issue. ▪ Politically, the country is divided. ▪ The students are very politically active. ▪ a politically motivated crime
