policymaker

American  

[pol-uh-see-may-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

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Etymology

Origin of policymaker

First recorded in 1945–50; policy ¹ + maker

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Example Sentences

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policymaker

“I understand higher education from several perspectives — as an educator, a policymaker and someone who has spent much of his career working with families facing economic and social barriers.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

In March, despite inflation running significantly above the target, no Fed policymaker anticipated a rate hike for the rest of this year—even though private markets had already begun pricing one in.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026

The local directors, though accomplished business and civic leaders, have seldom run a search for a policymaker who will help steer the economy for years to come.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 26, 2026

Donaldson quickly rose through the DUP's ranks, no longer a politician of protest but a key figure in the party's chain of command, developing a reputation as a strong media performer and policymaker.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

In his first tenure at the Fed, Warsh was considered a "hawk" -- a policymaker who favors addressing the inflation side of the mandate, usually by raising interest rates.

From Barron's ● May 12, 2026

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