politician
[ pol-i-tish-uh n ]
/ ˌpɒl ɪˈtɪʃ ən /
noun
a person who is active in party politics.
a seeker or holder of public office, who is more concerned about winning favor or retaining power than about maintaining principles.
a person who holds a political office.
a person skilled in political government or administration; statesman or stateswoman.
a person who seeks to gain power or advancement within an organization in ways that are generally disapproved.
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SYNONYMS FOR politician
4 Politician, statesman refer to one skilled in politics. These terms differ particularly in their connotations; politician is more often derogatory, and statesman laudatory. Politician suggests the schemes and devices of a person who engages in (especially small) politics for party ends or for one's own advantage: a dishonest politician. Statesman suggests the eminent ability, foresight, and unselfish patriotic devotion of a person dealing with (especially important or great) affairs of state: a distinguished statesman.
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politician
/ (ˌpɒlɪˈtɪʃən) /
noun
a person actively engaged in politics, esp a full-time professional member of a deliberative assembly
a person who is experienced or skilled in the art or science of politics, government, or administration; statesman
derogatory, mainly US a person who engages in politics out of a wish for personal gain, as realized by holding a public office
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