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

Trump has regularly railed against comedians who regularly skewer politicians, including those who are on late-night TV or part of Saturday Night Live. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 6 Mar. 2026

Trump has granted clemency to all manner of criminals from violent January 6 rioters to corrupt politicians and fraudulent businessmen. —Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2026

His death has brought an outpouring of tributes to the civil rights leader and politician who devoted his life to pushing for equality and change. —Bill Chappell, NPR, 6 Mar. 2026

Her firing triggered an immediate rush of snarky content across social media, and a sharp a comment or two from prominent politicians. —Lorraine Ali news, Los Angeles Times, 6 Mar. 2026

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