POLITICAL


Meaning of POLITICAL in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ pəˈlɪtɪkəl ]

adj. 1 a of or concerning the State or its government, or public affairs generally. b of, relating to, or engaged in politics. c belonging to or forming part of a civil administration. 2 having an organized form of society or government. 3 taking or belonging to a side in politics. 4 relating to or affecting interests of status or authority in an organization rather than matters of principle (a political decision). øpolitical asylum see ASYLUM. political economist a student of or expert in political economy. political economy the study of the economic aspects of government. political geography that dealing with boundaries and the possessions of States. political prisoner a person imprisoned for political beliefs or actions. political science the study of the State and systems of government. political scientist a specialist in political science. øøpolitically adv. [L politicus (as POLITIC)]

English main colloquial, spoken dictionary.      Английский основной разговорный словарь.