politically
gb/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/ us/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
B1
Anglais
~ 4200
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B1
property
1
In relation to politics or government
In a way that is about politics or the government.
Schéma d’usage :
to act politically
Erreur fréquente :
Learners sometimes confuse 'politically' with 'policy-wise'; 'policy' refers to specific plans, while 'politics' refers to the overall system and activity of governance.
Synonymes
governmentally (More formal and technical; rarely used in everyday speech.)
|
civically (Focuses more on citizens' responsibilities rather than politics in general.)
Antonymes
apolitically (Describes acting without political interest or involvement.)
Collocations
politically active
|politically motivated
|politically correct
|politically unstable
|politically engaged
Thèmes
politics
|society
|government
|communication
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Schéma d’usage :
to speak politically about [topic]
Erreur fréquente :
Learners may think 'politically' always refers to government; here it means acting with social care and strategy.
Synonymes
tactfully (Focuses entirely on sensitivity and diplomacy without political connotation.)
|
diplomatically (Implies careful negotiation and politeness, often in formal settings.)
Antonymes
bluntly (Directly and without concern for causing offense.)
Collocations
politically correct
|politically sensitive
|politically wise
Thèmes
communication
|etiquette
|work
|relationships
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples pédagogiques
- 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.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
politically
API
GB/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
US/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
Syllabes et accentuation
polit - ic - ally (3 syllabes)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: politically
- Plural: politicallies
Famille de mots
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
Expressions
politically active
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
Involved in politics regularly
Taking part often in political events or work.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.
Exemples
- 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.