noun
Uncommon
pol
pol
Pol (noun) means a politician (informal, especially American). Example: “The old pol worked the crowd like a pro.”
noun
1
A politician (informal, especially American).
"Journalists and pols were cozier then. President Kennedy sipped 1945 Lafite-Rothschild at the Alsops' Georgetown home, and the Alsops dined at the White House."
— Maureen Dowd, The WASP Descendancy (1993)
"The old pol worked the crowd like a pro."
"The knights-errant of politics could "tsk, tsk" all they wanted, but most experienced pols recognized that patronage was the lifeblood of their profession."
— Frank P. Vazzano, Politician Extraordinaire (2008)
How to use pol
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal slang for a politician.
When to use it
Casual and often slightly dismissive; common in American journalism and political commentary.
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Word forms
- Plural
- pols
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Etymology
A clipped, informal shortening of "politician."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “pol” mean?
The word “pol” means a politician (informal, especially American). In plain terms, informal slang for a politician.
How do you pronounce “pol”?
“Pol” is pronounced pol (/pɑl/ in IPA).
How do you use “pol” in a sentence?
Here is “pol” used in a sentence: “The old pol worked the crowd like a pro.”
What part of speech is “pol”?
“Pol” is a noun.
Is “pol” a common word?
“Pol” is an uncommon word in modern English.
