adv B2 Upper-Intermediate Common

politically

Politically (adv) means In a manner relating to politics or political strategy. Example: “The decision was politically motivated.”

adv

In a manner relating to politics or political strategy.

"The decision was politically motivated."

How to use politically

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishIn a way connected to politics or political considerations.

Common pairings

politically correct politically motivated politically active

Word forms

more politically comparative, most politically superlative

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Rhymes for politically

ally bally sally Wally dally rally tally pally really locally usually equally

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Frequently asked questions

What does “politically” mean?

The word “politically” means in a manner relating to politics or political strategy. In plain terms, in a way connected to politics or political considerations.

How do you use “politically” in a sentence?

Here is “politically” used in a sentence: “The decision was politically motivated.”

What part of speech is “politically”?

“Politically” is an adverb.

Is “politically” a common word?

“Politically” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.

What is the difference between political and politically?

Political is the adjective and modifies nouns, as in 'a political party' or 'political pressure.' Politically is the adverb and modifies verbs and adjectives, as in 'politically active' or 'the decision was politically risky.' Writing 'a politically party' or 'political active' is ungrammatical.

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