policymaker

American  

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

noun

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

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Other Word Forms

• policymaking adjective

Etymology

Origin of policymaker

First recorded in 1945–50; policy ¹ + maker

Example Sentences

The policymaker said European banks are profitable and have “robust capital and liquidity buffers,” while lending to borrowers in the Middle East is limited.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

ECB policymaker and Bundesbank president Joachim Nagel also warned that a policy shift may be needed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 2026

"That means that if a local policymaker in an urban area were to take interest in reducing exposures, they may receive the most impact per piece of infrastructure if they focus on storage," Buonocore said.

From Science Daily • Nov. 20, 2025

It is a notable evolution for a policymaker who has consistently argued that the bar for further rate cuts should remain high.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

“I welcome any policymaker to visit, listen and witness the hard-working immigrant communities that make our county strong,” Sarmiento, who represents the county’s 2nd District, said in a post to social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 12, 2025