Politician Definition
pŏlĭ-tĭshən
politicians
noun
politicians
A person actively engaged in politics, esp. party politics, professionally or otherwise; often, a person holding or seeking political office.
Webster's New World
One who deceives or outmaneuvers others for personal gain.
Distrusted him as the office politician.
American Heritage
A person skilled or experienced in practical politics or political science.
Webster's New World
A politically active or interested person.
Only real politicians are interested in this issue.
Wiktionary
A sly or ingratiating person.
There is a politician in every office.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
- political-leader
- pol
- politico
- statist
- statesperson
- senator
- leader
- demagogue (unprincipled andfactious)
- statesman
- officeholder
- legislator
- lawmaker
- congressperson
- man on horseback
- spoilsmonger
Other Word Forms of Politician
Noun
Singular:
politician
Plural:
politiciansOrigin of Politician
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politic +"Ž -ian
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