political
US /pəˈlɪt̬.ə.kəl/
UK /pəˈlɪt̬.ə.kəl/
1.
relating to the government or public affairs of a country
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The current political climate is very tense.
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She is interested in political science.
2.
relating to or characteristic of politics or politicians
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His speech was highly political, focusing on party policies.
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They had a heated political debate.