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Definition of politician

politician

/ˌpɑː.ləˈtɪʃ.ən/
pol · i · ti · cian
Adverb:politically
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Plural:politicians
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Adjective:political
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politician Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or candidate for an elected office.

Example

"The local politician held a town hall meeting to discuss the new infrastructure budget with residents."

2

A person who acts in a manipulative, calculating, or self-serving manner to gain advantage within an organization or group.

Example

"He was a shrewd office politician who knew exactly whose favor to court for a promotion."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'politician' is standard as a neutral occupational term, it frequently carries a skeptical or pejorative connotation of partisanship and self-interest, whereas 'statesman' is used specifically for a respected, principled political leader.

• Rhymes for politician

• Nearby Words

politic
political
politically
politician
politicization
politicize
politicking

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 16th century from 'politic' (originally via Old French and Latin from Ancient Greek 'politikos', meaning 'of citizens or the state', from 'polis', 'city') plus the agent suffix '-ian'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Politician. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/politician
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