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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Mike Wall, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2025
After the news was announced in September, politicians and social media users politicized Bad Bunny's upcoming performance.
—Pamela Avila, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Natalia Campos - Getty Images Advertisement What have politicians said about the riots?
—Callum Sutherland, Time, 22 Oct. 2025
Both politicians expressed their sympathy for the Epstein victims.
—Jack Royston, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025
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“Politician.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/politician. Accessed 24 Oct. 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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