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
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Every Democratic politician must be arrested and the party banned under RICO [Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act].
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Proposition 50 would lock that same culture into our election maps, giving politicians the power to protect themselves and their allies instead of voters.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Right-wing politicians have long used horrific crime stories – particularly those featuring Black suspects and White victims – to make broader criticisms of Democrats as soft on crime.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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Chad De Guzman, Time, 11 Sep. 2025
Proposition 50 would lock that same culture into our election maps, giving politicians the power to protect themselves and their allies instead of voters.
—Robert Schmad, The Washington Examiner, 10 Sep. 2025
On Tuesday night, the Nepali army deployed troops to restore order after prominent government buildings were set on fire, politicians were attacked and violent clashes erupted between protesters and government forces.
—Juliana Kim, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
Right-wing politicians have long used horrific crime stories – particularly those featuring Black suspects and White victims – to make broader criticisms of Democrats as soft on crime.
—Wesley Bruer, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2025
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“Politician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politician. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.
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politician
noun
pol·i·ti·cian
ˌpäl-ə-ˈtish-ən
: a person who takes an active part in party politics or in government business
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