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

Conservative politicians have criticized civics initiatives that encourage students to participate in their communities, saying these tactics push activism. —Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 29 May 2026

The agents fired pepper balls and chemical agents at the crowd, according to politicians at the scene. —Julia Ainsley, NBC news, 29 May 2026

Starmer has vowed to continue on in his role, but a leadership vote will be put to party members if a challenger gains enough support from sitting politicians. —Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 29 May 2026

While redistricting is an important constitutional process, repeatedly redrawing maps in the middle of a decade risks making voters feel like politicians are choosing their voters instead of the other way around. —The Editorial Board, Daily News, 29 May 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