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Definition of politico

politico

/pəˈlɪtɪkoʊ/
po · lit · i · co
Adverb:politically
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Plural:politicos
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Adjective:political
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politico Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A politician, political strategist, or person who is intensely active and interested in party politics.

Example

"The veteran politico spent decades managing senate campaigns before retiring to write a memoir."

Synonyms
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Word Nuance & Usage

Primarily used in informal or journalistic contexts, often carrying a slightly ironic or disparaging undertone toward career politicians and political insiders.

• Nearby Words

politicization
politicize
politicking
politico
politics
polk
polka

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Spanish político or Italian politico ('politician, statesman'), ultimately derived from Latin politicus and Ancient Greek politikos ('of citizens or the state').

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