politician

noun

pol·​i·​ti·​cian ˌpä-lə-ˈti-shən 

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

often disparaging : a person primarily interested in political office for selfish or other narrow usually short-sighted reasons

Examples of politician in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The city has had too many scandals and problematic politicians who have not attached crucial sectors of our city. —Miami Herald Staff, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2025

With his recent comments, Johnson joins the chorus of right-wing commentators and politicians who have expressed outrage over the halftime show pick. —Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 8 Oct. 2025

His current popularity and influence are partly down to his reputation as a charismatic politician who was able and willing to work with various Palestinian factions. —Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2025

In a June 2016 op-ed for the New York Times, the Master of None creator and star described how the anti-Muslim rhetoric from politicians has had a tangible effect on him and his family. —Stephanie Wenger, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

politic or politic(s) + -ian entry 1

First Known Use

1589, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for politician

• abolition
• acquisition
• admonition
• ammunition
• apparition
• apposition
• coalition
• competition
• composition
• definition
• deglutition
• demolition

Kids Definition

politician

noun

pol·​i·​ti·​cian ˌpäl-ə-ˈtish-ən 

: a person who takes an active part in party politics or in government business