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policymaker

American  
[pol-uh-see-may-ker] / ˈpɒl ə siˌmeɪ kər /

noun

  1. a person responsible for making policy, especially in government.


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Etymology

Origin of policymaker

First recorded in 1945–50; policy 1 + maker


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Investors choose to focus on the medians of the policymaker forecasts.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 16, 2026

“I understand higher education from several perspectives — as an educator, a policymaker and someone who has spent much of his career working with families facing economic and social barriers.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The local directors, though accomplished business and civic leaders, have seldom run a search for a policymaker who will help steer the economy for years to come.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Donaldson quickly rose through the DUP's ranks, no longer a politician of protest but a key figure in the party's chain of command, developing a reputation as a strong media performer and policymaker.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Holding both thoughts at once is the most useful thing any executive, investor or policymaker can do right now.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 7, 2026

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