Political group: meaning, definitions and examples

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political group

 

[ pəˈlɪtɪkəl ɡruːp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in politics

A political group is an organization of people who share a common political interest or goal. They often work together to achieve their objectives through lobbying, campaigning, and participating in elections.

Synonyms

political faction, political movement, political party.

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Word Description / Examples
political group

This term is generally used to describe any collection of individuals who come together to achieve political goals. It is broad and can include political parties, factions, or movements.

  • The political group campaigns for environmental justice.
  • Several political groups attended the demonstration.
political party

This term describes an organized group of people with similar political aims and opinions, seeking to influence public policy by getting its candidates elected to public office.

  • The political party announced their candidate for the upcoming election.
  • Members of the political party gathered to discuss their platform.
political faction

This term is often used to describe a smaller, sometimes dissenting, group within a larger political entity, such as a party. It can have a negative connotation if implying division or conflict.

  • The political faction broke away from the main party due to ideological differences.
  • Intra-party conflicts led to the rise of several political factions.
political movement

This term refers to a large, organized effort by a group of people to achieve a specific political goal, often involving widespread activism and collective action.

  • The civil rights political movement drastically changed society.
  • She played a significant role in the political movement advocating for climate justice.

Examples of usage

  • The political group advocated for stricter environmental regulations.
  • The political group was formed to address issues of income inequality.
  • The political group organized a protest to raise awareness about human rights violations.

Translations

Translations of the word "political group" in other languages:

🇵🇹 grupo político

🇮🇳 राजनीतिक समूह

🇩🇪 politische Gruppe

🇮🇩 kelompok politik

🇺🇦 політична група

🇵🇱 grupa polityczna

🇯🇵 政治団体

🇫🇷 groupe politique

🇪🇸 grupo político

🇹🇷 siyasi grup

🇰🇷 정치 단체

🇸🇦 مجموعة سياسية

🇨🇿 politická skupina

🇸🇰 politická skupina

🇨🇳 政治团体

🇸🇮 politična skupina

🇮🇸 pólitískur hópur

🇰🇿 саяси топ

🇬🇪 პოლიტიკური ჯგუფი

🇦🇿 siyasi qrup

🇲🇽 grupo político

Etymology

The term 'political group' originated in the early 20th century as a way to describe organized collections of individuals with shared political beliefs or goals. Political groups have played a significant role in shaping political landscapes and influencing government policies throughout history.