First Known Use: 1551
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political
adjective po·lit·i·cal \pə-ˈli-ti-kəl\
: of or relating to politics or government
: interested in or active in politics
: involving, concerned with, or accused of acts against a government
Full Definition of POLITICAL
1
a : of or relating to government, a government, or the conduct of government b : of, relating to, or concerned with the making as distinguished from the administration of governmental policy
2
: of, relating to, involving, or involved in politics and especially party politics
3
: organized in governmental terms <political units>
4
: involving or charged or concerned with acts against a government or a political system <political prisoners>
— po·lit·i·cal·ly \-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
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Origin of POLITICAL
Latin politicus
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political
adjective po·lit·i·cal \pə-ˈli-ti-kəl\
Definition of POLITICAL for Kids
: relating to the government or the way government is carried on <political views>
— po·lit·i·cal·ly adverb
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