# geopolitical

/ˌdʒioʊpəˈɫɪtɪkəɫ/ (US) · /dʒˌiːəʊpəlˈɪtɪkəl/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/geopolitical
Updated: 2026-05-08

## Definition

relating to how a country's location, size, and resources affect its power and relationships with other nations.

For teachers: relating to the influence of geographical factors on international politics and strategic relationships between states.

## Examples

- The war caused a major geopolitical shift in the region.
- Energy security has become a central geopolitical concern as nations compete for access to limited natural gas reserves.
- The construction of the new canal is expected to alter the geopolitical landscape by providing a strategic maritime shortcut that bypasses several historically dominant trade hubs.

## Usage notes

- Typically used attributively before a noun; often modifies terms like 'stability', 'risk', or 'strategy'.

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