stjórnmálaleg

Stjórnmálaleg is an Icelandic adjective meaning political, or relating to politics or government. It is formed from the noun stjórnmál (politics, governance) with the suffix -leg, which conveys the sense of “pertaining to.” The term is used to describe topics, processes, institutions, and issues connected with political life.

In usage, stjórnmálaleg is applied to a wide range of subjects, such as political participation (stjórnmálaleg þátttaka), political decision-making (stjórnmálaleg ákvörðunartaka), or a political system (stjórnmálalegt kerfi). It can describe actions, discourse, or structures that concern governance, policy, and public affairs. The form of the adjective changes with gender and number, with masculine forms like stjórnmálalegur, feminine forms like stjórnmálaleg, and neuter forms like stjórnmálalegt.

The term is common in formal and academic Icelandic, including discussions of political theory, public policy, and civic life. It sits alongside related concepts such as stjórnmál (politics), stjórnmálafræði (political science), and stjórnmálastefna (political policy or platform).

See also: politics in Iceland, political science, political theory, public policy.