Definitions

politician

[pol-i-tish-uhn] / ˌpɒl ɪˈtɪʃ ən /

NOUN

person pursuing or occupying elective office

Synonyms

STRONGEST

congressperson lawmaker leader legislator member of Congress officeholder president representative senator

STRONG

orator partisan speaker

WEAK

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

Example Sentences

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But Mike Bonin, a progressive former council member, said that what others see as waffling is really a politician willing to change her positions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026

“We’re extremely grateful for the help in defeating the Nazis,” said the far-left German politician.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 25, 2026

A politician for the area said "the vulnerability very much lies at the Coleraine campus" while a trade union representative said there are fears it is "an easy target" for financial savings.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

"In my opinion, Høybråten is the politician who has done the most for public health in Norway since the Second World War," said Wisløff.

From Science Daily • May 16, 2026

“It's so refreshing to see a politician who gets nuance,” Paula said.

From "Americanah" by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

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