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

Some politicians called for measures to restrict publication of such pictures and videos. —Robert Birsel, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Nov. 2025

After decades of wars in the Middle East, many American politicians, civil society organizations, and citizens advocate for pulling back, arguing that the United States can no longer serve as the world’s policeman. —Literary Hub, 5 Nov. 2025

Outside, protesters and politicians demonstrated against the opening, with hundreds of people holding everything from homemade signs to flyers with QR codes linking to an anti-Shein petition. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025

Satire, for example — poking fun at politicians or someone in power when things get ridiculous — can help people see how silly a situation is. —Big Think, 5 Nov. 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