politically
In governmental terms
Politically means in a way that relates to politics or government: a politically volatile region, politically motivated decisions.
It also describes actions shaped by awareness of power dynamics or group sensitivities: a politically astute move.
Most often heard in politically correct, describing language or behavior that avoids offense to particular groups—sometimes used approvingly, often dismissively.
Power to affect others
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
- patronageSupporter's financial backing
clout · leverage · corruption · cronyism · nepotism · oligarchy · plutocracy · autocracy
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- mediationIntervention to resolve conflict
accord · summit · dialogue · détente · statecraft · bilateral · multilateral · sanctions
Separation into opposing extremes
- partisanshipLoyalty to one faction
- tribalismIn-group loyalty, out-group hostility
- factionalismDivision into opposing cliques
- biasUnfair inclination or prejudice
dogmatism · sectarianism · loyalty · groupthink · extremist · zealot · ideologue · demagogue
Preference for existing institutions
- liberalismPhilosophy valuing reform, tolerance
- socialismCommunal economic control
- capitalismPrivate profit-based economy
- communismCollective ownership system
anarchism · fascism · nationalism · populism · progressivism · neoliberalism · libertarianism · feminism
Organized effort toward goal
- electioneeringPolitical campaign activity
- caucusParty selection meeting
- endorsementFormal expression of support
- gerrymanderingManipulating electoral boundaries strategically
grassroots · incumbent · nominee · precinct · rally · electorate · ballot · voting
Organizational oversight and control
- bureaucracyRigid administrative system
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
- regulationOfficial rules governing conduct
oversight · public-sector · regime · institutional · mandate · municipal · civic · civil
influence
Power to affect others
- lobbyingAdvocating to decision-makers
- coalitionTemporary alliance for action
- maneuveringSkillful directional control
patronage · clout · leverage · corruption · cronyism · nepotism · oligarchy · plutocracy · autocracy · hegemony
negotiation
Discussion seeking mutual accord
- treatyBinding pact between nations
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
mediation · accord · summit · dialogue · détente · statecraft · bilateral · multilateral · sanctions · diplomacy
polarization
Separation into opposing extremes
- partisanshipLoyalty to one faction
- tribalismIn-group loyalty, out-group hostility
- factionalismDivision into opposing cliques
bias · dogmatism · sectarianism · loyalty · groupthink · extremist · zealot · ideologue · demagogue · radical
conservatism
Preference for existing institutions
- liberalismPhilosophy valuing reform, tolerance
- socialismCommunal economic control
- capitalismPrivate profit-based economy
communism · anarchism · fascism · nationalism · populism · progressivism · neoliberalism · libertarianism · feminism · centrism
campaign
Organized effort toward goal
- electioneeringPolitical campaign activity
- caucusParty selection meeting
- endorsementFormal expression of support
gerrymandering · grassroots · incumbent · nominee · precinct · rally · electorate · ballot · voting · candidate
administration
Organizational oversight and control
- bureaucracyRigid administrative system
- legislationOfficial enactment of statutes
- legislatureLawmaking governmental branch
regulation · oversight · public-sector · regime · institutional · mandate · municipal · civic · civil · officialdom
politicallypersonally
As an individual matter
apolitically · privately · individually · spiritually · economically
politicallyrecklessly
Acting without regard for danger
tactlessly · bluntly · carelessly · inadvisably · foolishly
- political spectrumRange of belief systems
- political reformAltering governmental structures or practices
- political theaterPerformative actions for appearances
- political changeShift in governance
- political activistsPeople organizing for causes
- political repressionState suppression of opposition