Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪkli/
KK: /pəˈlɪtɪkli/
Definition
In a way that relates to politics or government.
Example
The decision was made politically, considering the opinions of various parties involved.
Conversation

Did you hear about the debate last night?

Yeah, it was pretty heated, especially when they started discussing things politically.

I know, right? It's interesting how they approach issues politically rather than personally.

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