sociopolitical
adjective
so·cio·po·lit·i·cal
ˌsō-sē-ō-pə-ˈli-ti-kəl 
ˌsō-shē-
: of, relating to, or involving a combination of social and political factors
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The president is facing charges of insurrection and abuse of power after his impeachment, following his declaration of martial law on December 3, which caused the country to enter into a sociopolitical crisis.
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Balance Global and Local Organizations today operate in diverse sociopolitical climates.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
While millions brace for the impact of an imminent Trump administration, another sociopolitical sea change looms on the horizon: the Biden administration’s TikTok ban, which could push the popular social media app to shut down in less than two weeks.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 10 Jan. 2025
There’s the upcoming sociopolitical scene: grappling with the malcontent that’s led Donald Trump to the White House again, bracing for deportations, corporate marauding, and more cultural upheaval.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
Balance Global and Local Organizations today operate in diverse sociopolitical climates.
—Julie Kratz, Forbes, 12 Jan. 2025
While millions brace for the impact of an imminent Trump administration, another sociopolitical sea change looms on the horizon: the Biden administration’s TikTok ban, which could push the popular social media app to shut down in less than two weeks.
—Samantha Riedel, Them, 10 Jan. 2025
There’s the upcoming sociopolitical scene: grappling with the malcontent that’s led Donald Trump to the White House again, bracing for deportations, corporate marauding, and more cultural upheaval.
—Ct Jones, Rolling Stone, 4 Jan. 2025
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“Sociopolitical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sociopolitical. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
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