politician
Pluralpoliticians
- 1A person whose work is politics, especially someone elected or chosen to help run a government.
Like a team captain, but for a whole town or country.
The politician promised to build a new school in town.
Many politicians visited the village before the election.
UsageA politician works in politics. The describing word is political.
- 2A person who uses flattery or sneaky methods to gain an advantage.
Like a person who flatters you with a smile while quietly planning something for themselves.
Don't trust him. He turns into a real politician when he wants a favor.
She's such a politician at work, charming everyone to get ahead.
UsageNot a kind thing to call someone. Often a real politician or such a politician.
Similaroperator, schemer, manipulator
- 3A person who takes an active interest in politics.
My uncle is an armchair politician who argues about every election.
You used to be such a politician. Do you remember the debates we held in Fitzroy's rooms?
1863, “The Fountain Kloof”, in The Sunday at HomeUsageMost often in armchair politician.
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Origin
From the word "politic" plus the ending "-ian".
Checked 7 Nov 2026 · 1 fact
- Politician was formed from politic and the ending -ian. en.wiktionary.org