Dictionary
po•lit•i•cal
Pronunciation: (pu-lit'i-kul), [key]—
adj.
1. of, pertaining to, or concerned with politics:
political writers.
2. of, pertaining to, or connected with a political party:
a political campaign.
3. exercising or seeking power in the governmental or public affairs of a state, municipality, etc.:
a political machine; a political boss.
4. of, pertaining to, or involving the state or its government:
a political offense.
5. having a definite policy or system of government:
a political community.
6. of or pertaining to citizens:
political rights. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.