How do you use "political" in a sentence?

She has strong political views. The decision was more political than practical. He became involved in political activism at university.

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Q: What does "political" mean?

Relating to government, politics, or public affairs 'Political' relates to government, parties, or the running of a country. It can also describe actions motivated by power or advantage rather than principle. 'Political correctness' refers to avoiding language that could offend groups. 'Politically speaking' introduces a statement about politics.

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Meaning: Relating to government, politics, or public affairs

政治的，政治上的

político

政治の、政治的な

정치의, 정치적인

'Political' relates to government, parties, or the running of a country. It can also describe actions motivated by power or advantage rather than principle. 'Political correctness' refers to avoiding language that could offend groups. 'Politically speaking' introduces a statement about politics.

「political」与政府、政党或国家运营有关。它也可以描述出于权力或利益动机而非原则的行为。「political correctness」指避免可能冒犯群体的语言。「politically speaking」引出关于政治的陈述。

«Political» se relaciona con el gobierno, los partidos o la administración de un país. También puede describir acciones motivadas por el poder o la ventaja en lugar de principios. «Political correctness» se refiere a evitar lenguaje que pueda ofender a grupos. «Politically speaking» introduce una declaración sobre política.

「political」は政府、政党、または国の運営に関連します。原則ではなく権力や利益に動機づけられた行動を表すこともあります。「political correctness」はグループを傷つける可能性のある言葉を避けることです。「politically speaking」は政治に関する発言を導入します。

'Political'은 정부, 정당, 또는 국가 운영과 관련됩니다. 원칙보다는 권력이나 이익에 의해 동기 부여된 행동을 묘사할 수도 있습니다. 'Political correctness'는 특정 집단에 불쾌감을 줄 수 있는 언어를 피하는 것을 말합니다. 'Politically speaking'은 정치에 대한 발언을 시작할 때 사용합니다.

Examples

She has strong political views.
她有很强的政治观点。
Tiene opiniones políticas fuertes.
彼女は強い政治的見解を持っています。
그녀는 강한 정치적 견해를 가지고 있습니다.
The decision was more political than practical.
这个决定与其说是实际的，不如说是政治性的。
La decisión fue más política que práctica.
その決定は実用的というより政治的でした。
그 결정은 실용적이라기보다 정치적이었습니다.
He became involved in political activism at university.
他在大学时参与了政治活动。
Se involucró en el activismo político en la universidad.
彼は大学で政治活動に関わるようになりました。
그는 대학에서 정치 활동에 참여하게 되었습니다.

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

From Greek 'politikos' meaning 'of citizens, of the state', from 'polites' (citizen), from 'polis' (city). Ancient Greek 'polis' (city-state) is the root of 'politics', 'policy', 'police', and 'metropolis'. Via Latin 'politicus' and French 'politique'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal