noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot
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/pəˈlɪtɪkəl ˈklaɪmət/
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noun
Meaning 1
The aggregate mood or opinions of a population about current political issues that affect said population in some way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Examples
The political climate has warmed up to the plan.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
From political + climate. In popular usage by late 20th century.
Across languages
Translations
2 source translations are retained for this English entry.
Finnish:
poliittinen ilmapiiri
— aggregate mood
Georgian:
პოლიტიკური კლიმატი
(ṗoliṭiḳuri ḳlimaṭi)
— aggregate mood