CEFR word level
What CEFR level is “political”?
Estimated level
A2
elementary
“political” is roughly the #980 most common English word, which puts it at an estimated A2 level.
Meaning
adjective. Concerning or relating to politics, the art and process of governing.
Example: Political principles are rarely absolute, as political logic holds an imperfect result by compromise is better than a theoretically perfect abstention from the political process in the opposition.
Similar words: politic.
How the level is decided
The level is an estimate based on word frequency: the more common a word is in everyday English, the lower its CEFR level. “political” sits in the A2 band. It is a quick guide for choosing what to study, not an official CEFR rating. Check any other word or a whole list with the word level checker.
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