politically
gb/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/ us/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
B1
Inglese
~ 4200
politikailag, diplomatikusan
B1
1
politikailag
B1
Schema d'uso:
to act politically
The country is politically stable after years of unrest.
Az ország több évnyi nyugtalanság után politikailag stabil.
She became politically active during her university years.
Egyetemi évei alatt vált politikailag aktívvá.
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.
Esempi per chi studia
The city is politically important.
A város politikailag fontos.
She is politically active in her town.
Politikailag aktív a saját városában.
He is politically neutral.
The country is politically strong.
They are politically different.
Errore comune:
Learners sometimes confuse 'politically' with 'policy-wise'; 'policy' refers to specific plans, while 'politics' refers to the overall system and activity of governance.
Significato
In relation to politics or government
Collocazioni
politically active
|politically motivated
|politically correct
|politically unstable
|politically engaged
Sinonimi
governmentally (More formal and technical; rarely used in everyday speech.)
|
civically (Focuses more on citizens' responsibilities rather than politics in general.)
Contrari
apolitically (Describes acting without political interest or involvement.)
Temi
politics
|society
|government
|communication
Definizione
In a way that is about politics or the government.
In a manner that concerns politics, political systems, or government affairs.
B2
2
Schema d'uso:
to speak politically about [topic]
He answered the question politically to avoid upsetting anyone.
Diplomatikusan válaszolt a kérdésre, hogy ne sértsen meg senkit.
She handled the criticism politically, keeping her team motivated.
Diplomatikusan kezelte a kritikát, így a csapata motivált maradt.
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.
Esempi per chi studia
He spoke politically to his boss.
Diplomatikusan beszélt a főnökével.
She answered politically so no one was angry.
Diplomatikusan válaszolt, hogy senki se haragudjon meg.
They acted politically in the meeting.
He spoke politically about the problem.
She replied politically to the question.
Errore comune:
Learners may think 'politically' always refers to government; here it means acting with social care and strategy.
Significato
In a tactful or strategic way
Collocazioni
politically correct
|politically sensitive
|politically wise
Sinonimi
tactfully (Focuses entirely on sensitivity and diplomacy without political connotation.)
|
diplomatically (Implies careful negotiation and politeness, often in formal settings.)
Contrari
bluntly (Directly and without concern for causing offense.)
Temi
communication
|etiquette
|work
|relationships
Definizione
In a way that is careful not to upset people and to get what you want.
In a manner intended to avoid offense, maintain good relations, or gain advantage in social or organizational situations.
Grammatica
Forma base
politically
IPA
GB/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
US/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
Sillabe e accento
polit - ic - ally (3 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: politically
- Plural: politicallies
Famiglia di parole
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
Espressioni
politically active
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
Involved in politics regularly
Taking part often in political events or work.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi
- 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.