Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - political

~ adj 1 no comparative connected with the government or public affairs of a country and its relations with other countries  (a loss of political freedom | a long period of political stability | The UN is seeking a political solution rather than a military one. | Cuba's political structure | one of the main political parties) 2 no comparative connected with the ideas, activities, or advantage of a particular party or group in politics  (a decision that was taken for purely political reasons | There were obvious political advantages in cutting taxes. | political propaganda) 3 no comparative a political offence or crime is harmful to a government  (the summary execution of a political offender) 4 interested in or active in politics  (Most students these days aren't very political.) 5 political football especially BrE a difficult problem which opposing politicians argue about or which each side deals with in a way that will bring them advantage  (It is unfortunate that education has become something of a political football.)  (- see also politically)