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

Detlef Gerst, who works in the union’s general policy and sociopolitical issues division, said he doesn’t see the robots as an imminent threat to jobs, particularly those involving assembly tasks.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 15, 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

“Bugonia” feels up-to-the-minute in ways that more earnestly sociopolitical cinema rarely does.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

The parent organization champions ecological and sociopolitical causes and operates 700 lodges worldwide that offer budget accommodations and nature activities.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 22, 2025

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