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

Part of the threat that these men posed was their ability to speak like reasonable politicians while effectively running a ruthless terrorist campaign. —The New Yorker, New Yorker, 29 Oct. 2025

But once again, Washington lobbyists, lawyers and politicians pushed back. —Byron Tau, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2025

Health care experts and politicians on both sides of the aisle agree that medical schools must find ways to lower their costs, but critics of the loan caps say limiting federal lending isn’t the answer. —Kff Health News, Oc Register, 29 Oct. 2025

The local politicians like Mayor Wu who are staying mum are just compounding cronyism and degrading the livability of the neighborhood. —Lou Murray, Boston Herald, 29 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