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semipolitical

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[sem-ee-puh-lit-i-kuhl, sem-ahy-] / ˌsɛm i pəˈlɪt ɪ kəl, ˌsɛm aɪ- /

adjective

  1. of a partially political nature; having some political features.


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Etymology

Origin of semipolitical

First recorded in 1855–60; semi- + political

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Most popular of all were the plays about the Mulligan Guards, broad satirical spoofs on the pseudo-military, semipolitical marching companies of the period, formed by immigrant groups who were blackballed from the snobbish regular militia.

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In '08, she imagines, she'll be cranking out entertaining, semipolitical content for the party faithful almost hourly.

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From then on, Mr. Davis's rise was steady and only semipolitical in character.

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Motley is the color of such semipolitical commentators are Will Rogers, Mayor James J. Walker.

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The Bank of France is an institution semipolitical and its semi-permanent officials have great influence in the long run.

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