politically
Politically (adv) means In a manner relating to politics or political strategy. Example: “Politically, the club's board is divided over the new stadium plan.”
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In a manner relating to politics or political strategy.
"tackle a matter politically"
"Politically, the club's board is divided over the new stadium plan."
"She is politically aware and reads the news every morning."
"The decision was politically motivated."
How to use politically
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn a way connected to politics or political considerations.
Common pairings
politically correct
politically motivated
politically active
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more politically
- Superlative
- most politically
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Rhymes for politically
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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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