politically
Pronunciation: [pəˈlɪtɪkli]
Word
Context: “government”
(adverb) when something is related to how a government or leaders make decisions and deal with issues. For example, when talking about what a government should do, we think about things politically.
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The country changed its laws politically to help more people.
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They did not make any changes politically, even though there were many problems.
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How are the new rules affecting us politically?
Context: “social interactions”
(adverb) when discussing how people behave or talk about certain topics in a careful way to avoid causing problems or arguments. It's about being smart and thoughtful about what you say.
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She spoke politically during the meeting to keep everyone calm.
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He didn’t think politically and ended up upsetting several people.
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Why should we talk about this issue politically?
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