political

• Qui concerne le gouvernement, les affaires publiques ou l'exercice du pouvoir dans l'État.

Relating to the government, public affairs, or the administration of a state.

1. Relating to governmentB1formalpolitical

   Relating to the government, public affairs, or the state.

   Politique (relatif au gouvernement)

   • The country is facing a political crisis.
   • She has a strong interest in political science.
   • Political leaders met to discuss the new policy.

   Synonymesadministrativecivicgovernmentalpublicstate

   Antonymesapoliticalnonpolitical

2. Relating to power and influenceB2formalpolitical

   Involving or characteristic of the struggle for power and influence within a group or organization.

   Politique (relatif au pouvoir et à l'influence)

   • The decision was purely political, not based on merit.
   • Office politics can be very draining.
   • He made a political move to gain support from the board.

   Synonymescalculatingmachiavellianopportunisticstrategictactical