Politicaster

Origin

From Italian politicastro, from politico + -astro ("diminutive suffix")

Full definition of politicaster

Noun

1. A petty politician."The politicaster is looking for small opportunities -- for such pickings and stealings as a careless public may leave for those of his kind. The great politician is looking for great opportunities." - Samuel McChord Crothers; In Praise of Politicians; The Wall Street Journal (New York); Jan 5, 2004.