political figure

collocation in English

meaningsofpoliticalandfigure

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political
adjective
uk
/pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/us
/pəˈlɪt̬.ə.kəl/
relating ...
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figure
noun[C]
uk
/ˈfɪɡ.ər/us
/ˈfɪɡ.jɚ/
the symbol for a number or an amount expressed ...
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(Definition ofpoliticalandfigurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofpolitical figure

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Short-term effects, such as scandals, economic performance, or the popularity of a particularpoliticalfiguremay also lead to distortions that hinder effective cancellation.
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One was in 1967 when a wellknown localpoliticalfiguregave a speech at a concert he attended.
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Musical patronage represented another means by which such a powerfulpoliticalfigurecould enhance his political prestige.
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If differentiation was attempted, it tended to concentrate on either occupational or scientific criteria, such as whether someone was a scientist, explorer, mountaineer, orpoliticalfigure.
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They are engaged in giving apoliticalfigure.
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The figure of 165,000 was apoliticalfigure.
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Every greatpoliticalfiguremakes some contribution to the living political philosophy of our country which enables us to carry on.
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But he is the most highlypoliticalfigurein the country, because he has been determined to get to, and has got to, that position.
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If apoliticalfigureor diplomat makes a silly remark, it is not a particularly good reason for cutting off aid to his country.
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No formal nominations have yet been made, nor is there yet consensus on whether to appoint apoliticalfigureor a senior official.
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It will establish a co-ordination structure with a seniorpoliticalfigure, the high representative, at its centre.
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He is perhaps the most importantpoliticalfigurethere.
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When the mayor becomes apoliticalfigure, as he or she would under these proposals, all that will change.
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That is what would have been done, if thepoliticalfigurehad been the same as the figure of the military reorganisation.
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Let us examine thispoliticalfigureof 165,000.
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He is not apoliticalfigure, but he has been clear in voicing his opinions.
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It could lead to the installation of a too-powerfulpoliticalfigure.
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My source is not a partypoliticalfigure.
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