politically (B2)
adverb
Pronunciation: /pəˈlɪtɪkli/
Definition
In a way that relates to government, public affairs, or the way power is organized in a country or group.
Examples
The prime minister was advised to handle the situation politically.
She decided to get involved politically by joining a local campaign.
The company's decision was politically motivated, aiming to appease voters.
How to Use politically
- politically correct (collocation)
- Adhering to or showing a strong inclination to avoid expressions or actions that could offend or disadvantage particular groups of people. — "Many universities now have strict guidelines on what is considered politically correct."
- politically motivated (collocation)
- Done or happening for reasons related to politics, rather than for other reasons. — "The decision to close the factory was widely believed to be politically motivated."
- politically active (collocation)
- Actively involved in politics or political issues. — "He was politically active in his youth, participating in student protests."
- politically unstable (collocation)
- Characterized by frequent changes in government or by civil unrest. — "The region has been politically unstable for decades."
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