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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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Origin of policymaker

First recorded in 1945–50; policy 1 + maker

Example Sentences

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Those in the reorganization camp will need policymaker support, with guardrails to protect workers, while those jobs that grow with AI need policies that help expand access to those jobs.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

"President Trump has chosen an experienced and tested policymaker who previously served at the Fed during one of its most challenging moments," said American Bankers Association president Rob Nichols.

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

Even those who disagree with his policy moves or leadership at times, as Hurstell has, say they respect the policymaker.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 13, 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

“You’d be worried as a policymaker that something’s happening and you’re just missing it,” said English, a professor at the Yale School of Management.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

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