Political | Mean of political in English Dictionary

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

• of or relating to politics or government
1. the American political system [=the way the American government is officially organized, managed, etc.]
2. The senator has changed political parties.
3. Health care has become a major political issue in recent years.
4. a political leader
5. political ambition
6. a group of political activists
7. economic and political power
8. political reform
9. We need a political solution rather than a military solution.
• interested in or active in politics
1. She is very political.
• involving, concerned with, or accused of acts against a government
1. political prisoners [=people who are put in prison because of their political beliefs and activities]
2. a political crime

• relating to the things people do to gain or keep power or an advantage within a group, organization, etc.
1. His promotion was entirely political. [=he was promoted because a powerful person wanted him to be promoted and not because he was qualified]
2. She claims that she was fired for political reasons.