Phrase guide

political unit

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

Synonym of political entity.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Synonyms: political entity

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

The smallest group of one or more people that operates at a political level.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 3

a unit with political responsibilities

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: political entity

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: unit, social unit

Narrower terms: state, nation, country, land, commonwealth, res publica, body politic, Holy Roman Empire, union, Palestine National Authority, Palestinian National Authority, Palestine Authority, cell, cadre, amphictyony, lunatic fringe, revolutionary group, lobby, pressure group, third house

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