Synonyms for

Politically

Verb / pʌˈlɪtɪkʌli: / / ˈplɪtɪkli: / Another word for politically — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

related to government policies, especially in the context of party politics

Synonyms & similar words

governmentally publicly officially lawfully legally constitutionally authorized approved sanctioned licensed permitted endorsed supported backed encouraged promoted favored advocated recommended suggested

Synonyms by register

Formal

constitutionally civically parliamentarily statutorily

Informal

in the government in the system in the establishment

Literary

regally imperially

Antonyms

personally individually privately unofficially unpolitically

Common collocations

  • politically correct
  • politically motivated
  • politically active
  • politically charged
  • politically neutral
  • politically powerful
  • politically sensitive
  • politically divided

Word family

noun politics
verb politicize
adjective political

Usage note

This adverb relates to government, public affairs, or the exercise of power. It is often used in phrases like 'politically correct' or 'politically motivated'.

Example sentences

  1. Politically, it is not a good time to start a new business.
  2. He always speaks politically even when he's off-duty.
  3. The candidate's platform is politically sound.
  4. The law was passed for politically motivated reasons.
  5. The group was formed to make a politically charged statement.

Quotes

  • "No matter what you do, politics is always involved. It's either a good thing or a bad thing, but it's always there." - Tony Dungy
  • "The art of politics is knowing what to do next." - Mackenzie King
  • "Politics is the art of looking for trouble, finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly, and applying the wrong remedies." - Groucho Marx

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