politically
gb/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/ us/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
B1
Engels
~ 4200
Betekenissen
0 betekenissen
adverb
B1
property
1
In relation to politics or government
In a way that is about politics or the government.
Gebruikspatroon:
to act politically
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners sometimes confuse 'politically' with 'policy-wise'; 'policy' refers to specific plans, while 'politics' refers to the overall system and activity of governance.
Synoniemen
governmentally (More formal and technical; rarely used in everyday speech.)
|
civically (Focuses more on citizens' responsibilities rather than politics in general.)
Antoniemen
apolitically (Describes acting without political interest or involvement.)
Woordcombinaties
politically active
|politically motivated
|politically correct
|politically unstable
|politically engaged
Thema's
politics
|society
|government
|communication
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Gebruikspatroon:
to speak politically about [topic]
Veelgemaakte fout:
Learners may think 'politically' always refers to government; here it means acting with social care and strategy.
Synoniemen
tactfully (Focuses entirely on sensitivity and diplomacy without political connotation.)
|
diplomatically (Implies careful negotiation and politeness, often in formal settings.)
Antoniemen
bluntly (Directly and without concern for causing offense.)
Woordcombinaties
politically correct
|politically sensitive
|politically wise
Thema's
communication
|etiquette
|work
|relationships
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- 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.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
politically
IPA
GB/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
US/pəlˈɪtɪkəli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
polit - ic - ally (3 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ic)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: politically
- Plural: politicallies
Woordfamilie
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
Uitdrukkingen
politically active
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəli ˈæktɪv/
fixed phrase
Involved in politics regularly
Taking part often in political events or work.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.
Voorbeelden
- 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.