noun
politician
pol-ih-TIHSH-uhn
noun
1
A person who holds or seeks elected or appointed government office.
"The politician promised to lower taxes if elected."
2
Someone skilled or overly focused on maneuvering for advantage within an organization.
"He's a real politician in the office, always managing who likes him."
How to Use Politician
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who works in government, or, informally, someone who plays social/office politics skillfully.
Common pairings
career politician
seasoned politician
act like a politician
Word Forms
politicians plural
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Etymology
From politic + the suffix -ian.