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

From MarketWatch • Mar. 11, 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

Only after decades as a physician and policymaker did I understand that my father and mother had unintentionally but eagerly adopted one of the most powerful health interventions ever discovered: human connection.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 1, 2026

Another ECB policymaker, Isabel Schnabel, who believes the next move in the key rate is more likely to be an increase, echoed his comments in an interview with Bloomberg published Monday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 11, 2025

"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

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