sociopolitical

American  

[soh-see-oh-puh-lit-i-kuhl, soh-shee-] / ˌsoʊ si oʊ pəˈlɪt ɪ kəl, ˌsoʊ ʃi- /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or signifying the combination or interaction of social and political factors.

   the sociopolitical environment in Japan.

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sociopolitical British  

/ ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl /

adjective

1. of, relating to, or involving both political and social factors

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Etymology

Origin of sociopolitical

First recorded in 1880–85; socio- + political

Example Sentences

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sociopolitical

Typically, a man’s mid-life crisis occurs between his 40s and 50s when, having achieved a stable economic and sociopolitical status, a new generation emerges that threatens to replace him.

From Salon ● Aug. 6, 2026

Trading mystery for certainty, this exhibition transforms Klee from sorcerer and magician into just another self-referential sociopolitical artist.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 8, 2026

Later, the women share memories on the 1960s sociopolitical issues of birth control, homosexuality and the Vietnam War.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 28, 2026

"Seabird guano may seem trivial, yet our study suggests this potent resource could have significantly contributed to sociopolitical and economic change in the Peruvian Andes," Dr. Bongers said.

From Science Daily ● Mar. 7, 2026

Stephen Kellner didn’t understand anything about the sociopolitical dynamics of Chapel Hill High School.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram