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| 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. |
