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

Like too many hack politicians, Wardlaw seems long on excuses and short on explanations. —Robert Steinbuch, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026

Many of Michigan's politicians spoke out on Wednesday in response to the shooting. —Heath Kalb, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026

Newsom, who has served as a perennial villain for national conservative pundits and Republican politicians, is widely considered a likely presidential contender in 2028. —Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026

While the Planning Commission acts independently of city politicians, the approval comes at a time when Shawnee residents elected a slate of local officials more open to multi-family housing options and the downtown area is experiencing a wave of energy and revitalization. —Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 8 Jan. 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