• Politician

    Pronunciation

    • UK IPA: /ˈpÉ’l.ɪ.tɪʃ.É™n/
    • US IPA: /pÉ‘l.ɪˈtɪʃ.É™n/

    Alternative forms

    Origin

    politic + -ian

    Full definition of politician

    Noun

    politician

    (plural politicians)
    1. One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.
      • 2013-08-31, The Satirical Verses, It is not just politicians who find aspects of the explosion in satire unwelcome. Thanks to the internet, professional purveyors of the stuff face a lot more competition. For once, the joke is at their expense. A niche craft practised by a talented few has turned into a globally popular hobby, and what was once considered audacious commentary is now mainstream.
    2. Politicians should serve the country's interest.
    3. Specifically, one who regards elected political office as a career.
      • Executive Orders, I never wanted to be one, and as far as I'm concerned, I'm not a politician now. Am I the best man for this job? Probably not. I am, however, the President of the United States, ...
    4. Unlike the other candidates, I'm not a politician.
    5. A politically active or interested person.
      • The Sunday at Home Chapter The Fountain Kloof, You used to be such a politician. Do you remember the debates we held in Fitzroy's rooms?
    6. Only real politicians are interested in this issue.
    7. A sly or ingratiating person.
      • My Village, My World, Mrs. Dimitriou blushed at the compliment. "Antonios, you are such a politician," her husband chuckled.
    8. There is a politician in every office.
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