political

The definition of political is something that relates to government, politics or how an organization is run.

(adjective)

An example of political is the political party called the "Green Party."

See political in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: < L politicus (see politic) + -al

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See political in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective

Of, relating to, or dealing with the structure or affairs of government, politics, or the state.
Relating to, involving, or characteristic of politics or politicians: “Calling a meeting is a political act in itself” (Daniel Goleman).
Relating to or involving acts regarded as damaging to a government or state: political crimes.
Interested or active in politics: I'm not a very political person.
Having or influenced by partisan interests: The court should never become a political institution.
Based on or motivated by partisan or self-serving objectives: a purely political decision.

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