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Definition of geopolitical

geopolitical

/ˌdʒiː.oʊ.pəˈlɪt.ɪ.kəl/
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Adverb:geopolitically
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1

Relating to politics, especially international relations, as influenced by geographical factors such as territory, natural resources, and strategic location.

Example

"The discovery of vast offshore oil reserves significantly altered the geopolitical balance of the region."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century from the German Geopolitik, introduced by Swedish political scientist Rudolf Kjellén in 1899 from the Greek geō- ('earth') and politikos ('of citizens or the state').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Geopolitical. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/geopolitical
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