Politically
/pəˈlɪtɪkli/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adverbIn a way related to government or public power.
Extra definitions
adverbIn relation to government.
adverbConsidering political effects.
adverbAccording to political beliefs or activity.
Sentence Examples
The issue is politically sensitive.
The decision was politically unpopular.
She is politically active.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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Word Origin & History
Proto-Indo-European *leyg-der.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
“Nevertheless intellectually, ideologically and politically he identified with industrialists whom he, just like Smith, saw as the usherers of progress.”
— 2002, Yanis Varoufakis, Foundations of Economics: A Beginner's Companion, page 25:
“Attorney General Merrick Garland said Thursday that when it comes to politically sensitive investigations, the Justice Department does “not shy away from cases that are controversial or sensitive or political.””
— 2022 March 10, Tierney Sneed, “AG Merrick Garland says avoiding politically sensitive cases could ‘undermine’ the rule of law”, in CNN:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The issue is ____ sensitive.