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The correct spelling is political.

How to pronounce political

/pəˈlɪtɪkəl/
noun

IPA: /pəˈlɪtɪkəl/

Say it like: Pol-iti-cal

The correct spelling is political. A political agent or officer. For example: "Political principles are rarely absolute, as political logic holds an imperfect result by compromise is better than a theoretically perfect abstention from the political process in the opposition."

Usage Examples

Political principles are rarely absolute, as political logic holds an imperfect result by compromise is better than a theoretically perfect abstention from the political process in the opposition.

Good political staff is hard to find, they may neither be ambitious and corrupted by power nor tempted by private sector careers.

“The Court invalidates Minnesota’s political apparel ban based on its inability to define the term ‘political'”

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A political agent or officer.
  2. 2.A publication focusing on politics.

adjective

  1. 1.Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
  2. 2.Concerning a polity or its administrative components.
  3. 3.Motivated, especially inappropriately, by political (electoral or other party political) calculation.
  4. 4.Of or relating to views about social relationships that involve power or authority.
  5. 5.(of a person) Interested in politics.

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