Main Entry: pol·i·ti·cian

Pronunciation: \ˌpä-lə-ˈti-shən\

Function: noun

Date: 1589

1 : a person experienced in the art or science of government; especially : one actively engaged in conducting the business of a government
2 a : a person engaged in party politics as a profession b : a person primarily interested in political office for selfish or other narrow usually short-sighted reasons