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

The hotel's very private Valley Wing is the go-to for politicians and business leaders visiting Singapore. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

There have been numerous efforts to control campaign spending and the content of political ads, but like water running downhill, politicians manage to get around restrictions. — Cal Thomas, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026

Fragmentation has allowed many powerful figures to get their message across by circumventing traditional media outlets whose questions many CEOs and politicians don’t want to answer. — Max Tani, semafor.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Compelling information, but not strong enough to convince a politician. — Kent Sepkowitz, STAT, 5 Oct. 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