politically

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English

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Etymology

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From political +‎ -ly.

Pronunciation

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Adverb

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politically (comparative more politically, superlative most politically)

  1. In a political manner.
    tackle a matter politically
  2. Regarding politics, in a way connected to politics.
    Antonym: apolitically
    politically insensitive
    a politically-charged speech
    Although politically he claims to be a Democrat, his actions are more Republican.
    • 2002, Yanis Varoufakis, Foundations of Economics: A Beginner's Companion, page 25:
      Nevertheless intellectually, ideologically and politically he identified with industrialists whom he, just like Smith, saw as the usherers of progress.

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