Word
politically
Phoneticspo·lit·i·cal·ly
US/ˈpɫɪtɪkɫi/
UK/pəlˈɪtɪkli/
Sentence adverb
Definitions
01regarding politics
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that relates to the government, political parties, or public affairs.
adv. with respect to government, political parties, or the state's administration.
“The two countries are very close economically but quite different politically.”
“The decision was politically motivated, designed to appeal to rural voters ahead of the upcoming general election.”
Synonyms
02socially sensitive
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. in a way that considers how people might be offended or how power is shared in society.
adv. relating to the social dynamics of power and the avoidance of causing offense to specific groups.
“It is important to speak politically when discussing sensitive social issues.”
“The university sought to remain politically neutral during the protests to avoid alienating its diverse student body.”
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Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “politically” in context.
Real-World Examples
“Kokelj, who has collected about 25,000 jokes from the region over the years, said he resisted freighting the exhibition with politically loaded humour.” “Culturally and politically, Germany’s Bayreuth festival doesn’t so much have baggage as its own industrial-scale luggage hangar.” Etymology
From political + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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