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politicians

NOUN

person pursuing or occupying elective office

Synonyms

STRONGEST

lawmaker leader legislator officeholder senator

STRONG

boss chieftain democrat grandstander orator partisan president republican speaker

WEAK

Party member baby-kisser congressperson handshaker member of Congress member of parliament office seeker public servant statesperson whistle-stopper

Example Sentences

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It’s a concept historically antithetical to California, long boosted as the land of today and tomorrow by everyone from the Mission fathers to orange barons, developers to politicians.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

The move spurred a backlash from politicians and community members.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

The shortlist of options for the road's name was drawn up after discussions with local politicians, community representatives and council officers.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Streeting's next move is highly anticipated but there are also other senior Labour politicians who are known to have ambitions to become party leader.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

God, all the times I’ve heard politicians utter those words.

From "Internment" by Samira Ahmed