politically
gb/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/ us/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
B1
Αγγλικά
~ 4200
Σημασίες
0 σημασίες
adverb
B1
property
1
In relation to politics or government
In a way that is about politics or the government.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to act politically
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners sometimes confuse 'politically' with 'policy-wise'; 'policy' refers to specific plans, while 'politics' refers to the overall system and activity of governance.
Συνώνυμα
governmentally (More formal and technical; rarely used in everyday speech.)
|
civically (Focuses more on citizens' responsibilities rather than politics in general.)
Αντώνυμα
apolitically (Describes acting without political interest or involvement.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
politically active
|politically motivated
|politically correct
|politically unstable
|politically engaged
Θέματα
politics
|society
|government
|communication
Παραδείγματα
- The country is politically stable after years of unrest.
- She became politically active during her university years.
- The decision was politically motivated, not based on science.
- Politically, the two nations are close allies.
- He tries to stay politically neutral in public discussions.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- The city is politically important.
- She is politically active in her town.
- He is politically neutral.
- The country is politically strong.
- They are politically different.
adverb
B2
property
2
In a tactful or strategic way
In a way that is careful not to upset people and to get what you want.
Μοτίβο χρήσης:
to speak politically about [topic]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may think 'politically' always refers to government; here it means acting with social care and strategy.
Συνώνυμα
tactfully (Focuses entirely on sensitivity and diplomacy without political connotation.)
|
diplomatically (Implies careful negotiation and politeness, often in formal settings.)
Αντώνυμα
bluntly (Directly and without concern for causing offense.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
politically correct
|politically sensitive
|politically wise
Θέματα
communication
|etiquette
|work
|relationships
Παραδείγματα
- He answered the question politically to avoid upsetting anyone.
- She handled the criticism politically, keeping her team motivated.
- Politically speaking, it was better not to comment.
- You need to respond more politically in meetings.
- They approached the negotiations politically to reach an agreement.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
- He spoke politically to his boss.
- She answered politically so no one was angry.
- They acted politically in the meeting.
- He spoke politically about the problem.
- She replied politically to the question.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
politically
IPA
GB/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
US/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
polit - ic - ally (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
- Base: politically
- Plural: politicallies
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
politicallies
noun
Core family
Related words
policy
noun B1
politicize
verb C1
Negative and opposite forms
apolitical
adjective
Advanced or less common
politicization
noun
Εκφράσεις
politically active
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
Involved in politics regularly
Taking part often in political events or work.
Παραδείγματα
- She has been politically active since high school.
- The group is politically active in local elections.
politically motivated
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli mˈoʊtəvˌeɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
Caused by political reasons
Done because of politics, not for other reasons.
Παραδείγματα
- The arrest was seen as politically motivated.
- Critics say the new law is politically motivated.
politically speaking
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli spˈikɪŋ/
fixed phrase
From a political viewpoint
Looking at something from the side of politics.
Παραδείγματα
- Politically speaking, the change will be hard to pass.
- Politically speaking, they are unlikely allies.
politically correct
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli kɚˈɛkt/
fixed phrase
Avoiding offense to social groups
Careful not to say or do anything that could upset certain people or groups.
Παραδείγματα
- Some people think the term is too politically correct.
- He tries to be politically correct when speaking at public events.
- He tries to be politically correct when speaking in public.
- Some people think the rules of being politically correct have gone too far.