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politically

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪkli/

KK: /pəˈlɪtɪkli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that relates to politics or government.


Example

The decision was made politically, considering the opinions of various parties involved.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you hear about the debate last night?
Sloth B
Yeah, it was pretty heated, especially when they started discussing things politically.
Sloth A
I know, right? It's interesting how they approach issues politically rather than personally.
Sloth B
Exactly! It makes you think about the real implications of their policies.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
civically
governmentally
legislatively
Antonyms
apolitically
independently
nonpolitically
Root Explanation

Politically → It is formed from "political" (from Greek "politikos", meaning of, for, or relating to citizens) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "politically" means in a manner relating to citizens or governance.

Memory Tip

Think of 'political' as relating to citizens and governance, and remember that 'politically' means acting in a way that pertains to these matters.

Visually Confused Words
unpolitically
impolitically
prepolitically
geopolitically
pulpitically
prolifically
holistically
postically
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