politically
pronunciation
How to pronounce politically in British English:
UK [pəˈlɪtɪkli]
How to pronounce politically in American English:
US [pəˈlɪtɪklɪ]
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- Adverb:
- with regard to social relationships involving authority
- with regard to government
Word Origin
- politically (adv.)
- 1580s, "in a politic manner;" 1630s "in a political manner," from politic or political + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Mostly , they avoided the more politically sensitive talk of human rights for women . "
- 2. The nation is deeply divided and highly polarized politically .
- 3. Introducing new restrictions will be politically difficult .
- 4. For now that seems politically impossible .
- 5. Both may prove politically impossible .