political system
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of political system
First recorded in 1720–30
Example Sentences
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Its dynamic potential is greater than a resilient and sturdy political system can absorb.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
But that is not how France's political system works.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
The question is whether the America of today has a culture, a media or a political system capable of producing another such commission.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 23, 2026
“We’ve come to terms with fact that there isn’t going to be giant, comprehensive reform of the way the Chinese political system works, including economic elements,” Greer said.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
He was fond of Cuba, not, I thought, for its political system or ideology, but mainly because of its remarkable health statistics.
From "Mountains Beyond Mountains" by Tracy Kidder and Michael French
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