Synonyms for

Pol

Verb / pɔ:l / Another word for pol — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Pol is a shortened form of 'political', which means related to government and public affairs.

Synonyms & similar words

politico politician politicalleader governmental public state civil official civic domestic national political social federal municipal county parliamentary constitutional administrative legislative diplomatic sovereign ruling

Synonyms by register

Formal

faction party caucus bloc

Informal

side gang crew clique

Literary

sect persuasion

Antonyms

opponent rival adversary enemy foe competitor

Common collocations

  • political party
  • labor pol
  • local pol
  • right-wing pol
  • left-wing pol
  • socialist pol
  • independent pol

Word family

noun politics
verb polarize
adjective political
adverb politically

Usage note

The word 'pol' is a colloquial abbreviation for 'politician' or 'political'. It is generally used in informal contexts and can sometimes carry a slightly dismissive or jaded tone.

Example sentences

  1. The pol party won the election.
  2. The pol leaders discussed the budget.
  3. The pol situation in the country is very tense.
  4. The pol system is different in each country.
  5. The pol policies have a big impact on people's lives.

Quotes

  • Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies. - Groucho Marx
  • In politics, stupidity is not a handicap. - Napoleon Bonaparte
  • The problem with political jokes is they get elected. - Henry Cate, VII

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