NYT Dictionary

POLITIC

/ˈpɑ.lɪ.tɪk/
AdjectiveNounVerbPOL-i-ticpol-i-tic · 3 syllablesGrade 6

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2021, 2022, 2024

Meaning

Of or relating to polity, or civil government; political.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Middle French politique, from Latin polīticus, from Ancient Greek πολιτικός (politikós), from πολίτης (polítēs, “citizen”). Cognate with German politisch (“political”). Doublet of politico.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

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Antonyms

NYT Puzzle Appearances

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