pol

¹

[ pol ]

noun

, Informal.

1. a politician, especially one experienced in making political deals, exchanging political favors, etc.

POL

²

1. petroleum, oil, and lubricants.

pol.

³

abbreviation for

1. political.
2. politics.

Pol.

⁴

abbreviation for

1. Poland.
2. Also Pol Polish.

POL

¹

abbreviation for

1. petroleum, oil, and lubricants

Pol.

²

abbreviation for

1. Poland
2. Polish

Word History and Origins

Origin of pol¹

First recorded in 1940–45; by shortening

Example Sentences

A vicious Twitter smear campaign against the Harry Potter author may have been the work of secret agents, says one British pol.

From The Daily Beast

First-time candidate and full-time economics professor Dave Brat decisively defeated the consummate pol by a 55 to 45 margin.

From The Daily Beast

And people once thought Chris Christie was a New Jersey pol with an attitude problem.

From The Daily Beast

In a bold move, Kentucky pol Elisabeth Jensen has vocalized her support of the Affordable Health Care Act in her bid for Congress.

From The Daily Beast

But win or lose, Bellows probably does have a future ahead of her—as the first pol to properly give voice to a rising generation.

From The Daily Beast

Nôtre Dame's twin towers on each side of that miracle of a rose window would be there next time; but would M. Pol?

From Project Gutenberg

I have stood by M. Pol for hours, hoping to acquire something of his mystery; but these things come from within.

From Project Gutenberg

Anthropolatry, an-thro-pol′a-tri, n. the giving of divine honours to a human being, a term always employed in reproach.

From Project Gutenberg

And, in fact, the girl's merry laughter could be heard below, for it always burst forth if Pol did but open his lips.

From Project Gutenberg

"I caught cold the other day, and my leg is stiff, which keeps me from running," answered Pol.

From Project Gutenberg