politician
noun
a person who is active in party politics.
nonpolitician
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a word derived from
politician.
Example Sentences
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A favorable one would be Eisenhower, also a nonpolitician who governed like a hands-off CEO.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 20, 2017
In Sao Paulo, João Doria, a millionaire businessman campaigning as a nonpolitician, won South America’s biggest city and its economic powerhouse.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 13, 2016
Mr. Trump, Mrs. Fiorina and a third nonpolitician, Ben Carson, lead in polls of Iowa Republicans, with Mr. Christie drawing only 1 percent of support.
From New York Times ● Sep. 29, 2015
Just how the first-time officeholder and self-described nonpolitician relates to the legislature, Democrats and the confines of public office that didn't exist in his former life of equity investor will say much about Illinois' future.
From Chicago Tribune ● Jan. 10, 2015
Still, Mr. Monti or another nonpolitician who might be called upon to form an interim government would have a tough time navigating the political machinations of Italy's Parliament.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 8, 2011
